DAIRY CATTLE FARM OPERATOR

Global Skilled Employment Services; Greet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Dairy Cattle Farm Operator in Greet, England. The ideal candidate will have at least an AQF certificate II or III in Agriculture and one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include operating milking equipment, maintaining farm machinery, and working effectively within a team. This is a permanent full-time position offering a comprehensive salary package starting from $68,864 pa. Apply online now.

Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of recent and relevant work experience in dairy farming.
• Ability to work unsupervised and make decisions based on guidelines.
• General scientific terminology knowledge related to agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Operate milking plant and equipment effectively.
• Identify equipment issues and report accordingly.
• Maintain machinery and ensure operational efficiency.
• Assist with tasks like artificial insemination and fertiliser mix design.

Skills

Operating milking plant and equipment

Problem-solving

Team cooperation

Education

AQF certificate II or III in Agriculture

Tools

Standard measuring equipment

Computerized systems

Job description

Global Skilled Employment Services – Stratford VIC

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

DAIRY CATTLE FARM OPERATOR

Location: Stratford, VIC 3862
Tenure: Full‑time, Permanent
Comprehensive salary package from $68,864 pa (plus superannuation)

Required Skills and Experience

• At least an AQF certificate II or III in Agriculture (or equivalent)
• At least one (1) year of recent and relevant work experience

Position Summary

On behalf of our client, Global Skilled Employment Services is looking for a skilled and experienced Dairy Cattle Farm Operator who can use their knowledge and skills to perform set procedures such as milking and attending to livestock, haymaking, and fencing, then apply the knowledge to multiple operations involving basic levels of problem solving and decision making. The role may involve weekend or public holiday work and some unplanned hours where necessary (paid accordingly).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate milking plant and equipment
• Identify and report equipment not operating normally
• Work cooperatively as part of a team
• Read and record instrument information (e.g., milk vat temperatures and cow numbers)
• Understand principles of safe working
• Undertake multiple functions, producing a quality outcome e.g., with farm machinery
• Maintain machinery, undertake adjustments and size changes
• Resolve problems and make decisions within given guidelines
• Know general scientific terminology and assist with processes such as machine repair, artificial insemination, fertiliser mix design, etc.
• Operate standard measuring equipment
• Operate computerized systems using menu options
• Contribute to the team in a specific role, providing input and assisting other team members
• Work at times without supervision

Qualified applicants may apply online.

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