Dairy Technical Science Officer

Harper Adams University; Honnington Grange; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural university in Honnington Grange seeks a Dairy Technical Science Officer to join their award-winning team. This role involves caring for Holsteins and maintaining high standards in dairy hygiene. Applicants should have experience in milking and livestock handling. The position offers overtime, a pension scheme, and generous annual leave. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits

37 hour working week with paid overtime

10 days on, 4 days off continuous rota

Shared accommodation available

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience of milking and working with livestock is a requirement for the role.

Responsibilities

• Milking on two shifts per day.
• Pressure washing.
• Keeping the parlour clean and maintained to a high standard.

Skills

Experience in milking

Experience working with livestock

Job description

Dairy Technical Science Officer

Posting date: 27 November 2025

Salary: £28,381 to £30,805 per year

Additional salary information: The point of entry will be dependent upon relevant qualifications and experience (pro rata for part time hours)

Hours: Full time

Closing date: 27 December 2025

Location: Newport, Shropshire

Remote working: On-site only

Company: Harper Adams University

Job type: Permanent

Job reference: KR-11-2025

Summary

We have a number of exciting opportunities to join our award winning RABDF Gold Cup Winners 2024 team at Harper Adams University. A key part of the dairy team, the Dairy Technical Science Officer focuses on the care of the farm’s 300 Holsteins which are milked through a 40‑point GEA internal rotary in accordance with best principles of milk and dairy hygiene. We are looking for motivated team members, with a willingness to develop new skills.

Benefits

• 37 hour working week with paid overtime
• 10 days on and 4 days off continuous rota
• Shared accommodation available with other farm staff in a modern 4‑bedroom house (6‑minute walk / 2‑minute drive from the farm)
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays and closure days, excellent pension scheme, sick pay and Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Milking on two shifts per day
• Pressure washing
• Keeping the parlour clean and maintained to a high standard

Qualifications

Previous experience of milking and working with livestock is a requirement for the role, though training and ongoing support will be provided.

Application Procedure

Please apply online via the Harper Adams e‑Recruitment programme submitting your CV and a personal statement outlining your suitability for the role. Your personal statement should clearly demonstrate how your skills, experience, and achievements meet the requirements outlined in the person specification. Applications without a personal statement may not be considered.

Closing date: midnight on 1 February 2026.

Should you require any assistance completing your application, please contact vacancies@harper‑adams.ac.uk.

Please note that we are currently only accepting applications from candidates who are eligible to work within the UK. Therefore unfortunately, we are unable to consider overseas applications at this time.