Dairy Technical Science Officer

Harper Adams University; Newport; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Newport is seeking a Dairy Technical Science Officer to join their award-winning team. This role involves caring for 300 Holsteins and requires previous milking and livestock management experience, although training will be provided. Key responsibilities include milking on shifts, maintaining cleanliness standards, and collaborating with fellow team members. Attractive benefits include a 37-hour working week, paid overtime, and substantial annual leave. Applications are encouraged from motivated individuals eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid overtime

Shared accommodation available

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Milking experience

Livestock management

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

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 at http://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk 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.

Contact

Please contact [e-mail].

Eligibility

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