Dairy Tractor Driver/Srockperson, Nr Dover, Kent

LKL Services Ltd; Dover; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced tractor driver to join a well-equipped dairy unit in a picturesque location. This role involves managing the daily mechanisation tasks, including TMR feeding for a 500-cow herd and overseeing the maintenance of machinery. The ideal candidate will be passionate about dairy husbandry and committed to team performance and animal welfare. The position offers a supportive environment with a focus on training and career development, along with a comfortable living arrangement on the farm and an attractive pay and time-off package. If you are motivated by excellence and teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Housing provided

Training and career development

Excellent pay package

Time off package

Qualifications

• Experience in tractor driving and dairy husbandry is essential.
• Attention to detail and team performance are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day mechanisation of a dairy unit.
• Conduct TMR feeding for a 500-cow herd and maintain machinery.

Skills

Tractor driving

Dairy husbandry

Attention to detail

Team performance

Tools

Machinery maintenance

Job description

We have a new contract vacancy for an experienced operator to join an excellent unit in this very picturesque part of the country; we seek a competent tractor driver who has a connection with dairy husbandry.

The foundation of the role is to take the leading role in the day-to-day mechanisation of this well-equipped dairy unit. This comprises TMR feeding the 500-cow herd and managing the spacious loose housing and excellent dry/youngstock accommodation within a range of well laid out buildings.

This position will suit a dairy enthusiast, driven by attention to detail and welfare with an interest in pedigree cows who is motivated by team performance and achievement. With a commitment to training and career development, the farm will offer a broad range of responsibilities to include maintenance of machinery and feed stock control.

The successful applicant will be offered a nice 3 bed house on the farm, close to a full range of amenities in a very picturesque part of the county, along with an excellent pay and time off package.

If you seek an environment which also provides, please contact James Picot on 07802 596633 for further details of this vacancy.

*No overseas applicants without a work visa*