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

AgriRS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three bedroom cottage provided

Accommodation on site

No rent payable; council tax and bills

Working hours 7:30am–5:00pm

Every second weekend off

Modern machinery & feeding technology

Supportive farming team

Job summary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd is seeking an experienced Dairy Feed & Machinery Operator for a large dairy farming operation in South West Scotland. You will prepare and distribute feed, operate tractors and dairy equipment, and help maintain feeding schedules.

The role offers a £36,000 salary with accommodation on site, working hours 7:30am–5:00pm, and every second weekend off. Practical dairy farming experience and confident machinery skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous dairy farm experience and understanding of livestock feeding requirements.
• Strong tractor-driving skills and experience operating agricultural machinery.
• Confident handling of larger machinery safely and working independently.
• Experience using diet feeders or mixer wagons would be beneficial.

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 livestock welfare and farm efficiency.

Skills

Dairy farming experience

Tractor driving

Machinery operation

Education

NVQ Level 2 (Scottish NVQ Level 2)

Tools

Diet feeders

Mixer wagons

Digital weighing systems

Job description

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

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

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

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.