Assistant Dairy Manager (Maternity) - Somerset

Real Success; Crewkerne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural business seeks an Assistant Dairy Manager to guide the Maternity unit, overseeing cow care in line with health standards. Candidates should have experience with dairy herds and proven leadership. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth without compromising quality care.

Benefits

Accommodation available based on circumstances

Development and training opportunities

Well-invested, award-winning business

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience working with dairy cows and youngstock.
• 1 year leading a team.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Maternity unit and ensure stock is cared for to the highest standards.
• Lead the team in the Maternity unit with day-to-day management.
• Work closely with the Dairy Manager and vet.

Skills

Team Leadership

Animal Husbandry

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

AI Certificate

Job description

Shift Pattern – To be discussed

£40,000 - £45,000 per year. DOE

Accommodation is available depending on your circumstances

Essential Criteria:

- 3 years’ experience working with dairy cows and youngstock

- 1 year of experience leading a team

- AI certificate

You will be working directly for the client, not through REAL Success.

Our Business

We are a family-owned mixed farm, who have been milking and caring for dairy cows for over 90 years. The dairy herd consists of 2,000 milking cows plus replacement heifers, and they are calved all year round. We have separate units for hospital, calves and maternity with their own dedicates teams. Our milk is supplied to Arla TSDG, whilst also being an Arla regenerative pilot farm since last Autumn and supporting other pilot farms.

The farm owner has been recognised within the industry by being Farmers Weekly dairy farmer of the year in 2010, RABDF gold cup winner in 2015, Farm Business of the Year at the Food and Farming awards in 2015 and Tesco TSDG Farmer of the Year 2017..

Your Role

As the Assistant Dairy Manager, overseeing the Maternity unit, you will:

• Ensure that all stock is cared for to the highest standard of husbandry and in line with the Dairy Health Plan.
• Manage the well-being of transition, fresh, close-up up and calving cows
• AI cows alongside the team and partake in genetic selection
• Ensure herd health and fertility targets are met
• Lead the Maternity unit team, including day-to-day delegation, embedding protocols and providing formal and informal feedback to staff members.
• Work closely with the vet and consultants
• Ensure your unit is kept clean, safe and is an outstanding example of dairy farm assurance standards
• Working closely with the Dairy Manager and Assistant Dairy Manager (dairy) to run a smooth and safe dairy operation.

· A full UK Driving license

· Proof of UK right to work

· AI certificate

· 3 years’ experience working with dairy cows and youngstock

· Have excellent personal skills with an ability to work well with others

· Capable and knowledgeable in your abilities

· High attention to detail and organisational skills

• Shift Pattern to be discussed
• £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
• Working within a well invested, award winning business
• Offering development and training if wanted
• Accommodation available depending on your circumstances