Dairy Feed & Machinery Operator – South West Scotland – £36,000 + Accommodation

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; United Kingdom; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Three bedroom cottage

Accommodation provided

No rent

Résumé du poste

A Dairy Feed & Machinery Operator role in South West Scotland is offered by Agricultural Recruitment Specialists, with a salary of £36,000 per year plus accommodation. The position involves preparing and distributing feed, operating modern machinery, and maintaining feeding routines for a large dairy herd.

Candidates should have practical dairy farm experience, strong tractor driving skills and be able to work independently within a supportive farming team.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant field.
• UK work rights or valid visa to work in the UK.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, mix and distribute daily feed rations in line with feeding plans.
• Operate tractors, diet feeders, telehandlers and other agricultural machinery safely.
• Monitor feed quantities, quality and intakes to maintain consistent feeding standards.
• Manage feed stocks, check ingredient availability and arrange supplies when required.
• Oversee silage clamp management, helping maintain feed quality and minimise waste.
• Use digital weighing and feeding systems to monitor ration accuracy and performance.
• Carry out routine machinery checks, basic maintenance and general equipment care.
• Work with the wider dairy team to maintain livestock welfare and farm efficiency.

Connaissances

Tractor driving

Machinery operation

Livestock feeding

Teamwork

Flexibility

Equipment maintenance

Formation

NVQ Level 2

Description du poste

Dairy Feed & Machinery Operator – South West Scotland – £36,000 + Accommodation

The Job:

An established dairy farming business in South West Scotland is looking for an experienced Dairy Feed & Machinery Operator to join its team.

You will be responsible for preparing and distributing feed across a large dairy herd, operating modern agricultural machinery and ensuring feeding routines are carried out accurately and efficiently.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with practical dairy farm experience and confident machinery skills. Previous experience using diet feeders or mixer wagons would be an advantage, although training can be provided for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, mix and distribute daily feed rations in line with established feeding plans
• Operate tractors, diet feeders, telehandlers and other agricultural machinery safely
• Monitor feed quantities, quality and intakes to maintain consistent feeding standards
• Manage feed stocks, check ingredient availability and arrange supplies when required
• Oversee silage clamp management, helping maintain feed quality and minimise waste
• Use digital weighing and feeding systems to monitor ration accuracy and performance
• Carry out routine machinery checks, basic maintenance and general equipment care
• Work alongside the wider dairy team to maintain good standards of livestock welfare and farm efficiency

The Company:

The role is based on a substantial, progressive dairy farming operation in South West Scotland, with a large milking herd and modern feeding systems.

The business has an established team and places importance on efficient farm operations, animal welfare and maintaining consistent livestock management standards.

The Candidate:

• Previous experience working on a dairy farm, with a good understanding of livestock feeding requirements
• Strong tractor-driving skills and experience operating agricultural machinery
• Confident handling larger machinery safely and working independently
• Experience using diet feeders or mixer wagons would be beneficial
• Organised and reliable, with the ability to manage feeding schedules and monitor feed stocks
• Practical approach to machinery maintenance, feed quality and general farm duties
• Able to work well as part of a team and flexible to meet the requirements of a dairy farming operation

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.

The Package@

• Salary of £36,000 per annum DOE
• Three bedroom cottage provided, approximately one mile from the farm
• No rent payable; employee responsible for council tax and household utility bills
• Working hours of 7:30am–5:00pm
• Every second weekend off
• Opportunity to work with modern agricultural machinery and feeding technology
• Supportive and established farming team