Dairy Farm Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural recruitment agency is seeking a Dairy Farm Manager for a high-performance farm in Northern Ireland. This role involves overseeing milking operations, managing staff, and ensuring high animal husbandry standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in dairy farming and a passion for progressive practices. Salary is £35,000 to £45,000, with accommodation and development opportunities available.

Benefits

Accommodation possible

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experienced in Dairy Farming with initiative.
• Calm, reliable and self-sufficient.
• Hands-on with high standards of stockmanship.
• Passion for progressive dairy farming.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily milking operations, ensuring procedures are followed.
• Supervise part-time/relief staff and support daily operations.
• Manage feeding and hygiene of the herd.
• Monitor and improve milk yields.

Skills

Dairy Farming Experience

Team Leadership

Attention to Detail

Animal Husbandry

Job description

Dairy Farm Manager
Dairy Farm Manager – High Performance Herd - Northern Ireland - County Derry / Londonderry - £45,000 + Accommodation Negotiable

The Job:
A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Dairy Farm Manager to take a key leadership role on a forward-thinking, high-performing dairy farm in Northern Ireland.
This is a new position, created to support the continued growth and innovation of a pedigree Holstein herd. The role is ideal for someone looking to step into a trusted, hands-on leadership role, reporting directly to the farm owner and taking full operational responsibility for day-to-day herd and milking management.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee daily milking operations (6am & 4.30pm), ensuring procedures are consistently followed
- Supervise and support part-time/relief staff
- Manage feeding, yard work, youngstock shed hygiene, and general herd health
- Ensure animal husbandry and welfare standards are upheld to the highest level
- Monitor and aim to improve milk yields.
- Assist with maintaining tidy, efficient sheds and a clean working environment

The Candidate:

- Experienced in Dairy Farming. They would also consider an Assistant Dairy Farm Manager or Dairy Herdsperson looking for their next step.
- Calm, reliable and self-sufficient – someone who can be trusted to take initiative
- Hands-on, with a keen eye for detail and high standards of stockmanship
- Comfortable leading small teams and taking responsibility
- Passion for progressive dairy farming and willingness to maintain a high-performing system

The Package:

- £35,000 – £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Accommodation possible (e.g. mobile home – negotiable)
- All usual benefits and strong scope for personal and professional development
- A supportive, modern working environment with well-maintained facilities

Please email your CV to Rebekah Shields, Global Recruitment Managing Director, [e-mail].

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