Assistant Farm Manager / Skilled Arable Operator

MA Healthcare Ltd; Smallfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-bedroom cottage

On-site housing

Supportive team

Job summary

MA Healthcare Ltd now seeks a reliable assistant to join a 350-cow dairy herd in a recognised tight autumn block calving, forage-based system. The role is contract-based with a clear progression path in a family-owned farming operation.

You will support day-to-day routines, assist with herd management, and contribute to youngstock care, with facilities including cubicle housing, self-feed silage, and a 16:32 parlour. An attractive three-bedroom cottage on farm grounds is part of the package.

Qualifications

• Solid dairy background with practical herd management skills.
• Willingness to progress in a growing family-run dairy operation.
• Experience with routine dairy farm tasks and health checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day routine and management of a 350-cow herd.
• Support fertility and milk production efforts from forage-based system.
• Involvement with youngstock care and general farm operations.

Skills

Dairy farming experience

Reliable and hardworking

Tools

Cow Manager Heat Detection

Job description

A contract vacancy is currently available for an enthusiastic, ambitious person to complete the primary two-man team. We seek a reliable assistant with a solid dairy background looking to progress their career by assisting with the day-to-day routine and management of a 350-cow herd on a recognised tight autumn block calving, forage-based system. The herd is cubicle housed, with easy-feed grass/maize silage fed as self-feed and in mangers, with concentrates fed in the 16:32 DTL parlour. There is the opportunity for the successful applicant to join a large, well known dairy farming family business, focussing on fertility, quality milk production from forage/grazing, and have an input with the youngstock, with the added benefit of general support from this committed farming operation. The unit has an excellent farm team and is well equipped with auto foot bathing and Cow Manager Heat Detection in addition to the excellent facilities and a first-class work environment. The job also offers an attractive, 3-bedroom cottage on the farm grounds, free from council tax, rent and rates along with a very good income, and regular time off. LKL Services Ltd An attractive, 3-bedroom cottage on the farm grounds, free from council tax, rent and rates along with a very good income.