Data-Driven Dairy Herd Manager | Robotic Milking Lead

Agricultural and Farming Jobs; Pontarfynach; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Accommodation provided

Robotic milking exposure

Career development

Partner opportunities

Rural Pembrokeshire location

Job summary

Agricultural and Farming Jobs is seeking a Dairy Herd Manager for a progressive dairy enterprise in Pembrokeshire, Wales. You will manage day-to-day herd welfare, drive milk production, fertility and herd health using data and robotic milking technology.

The role offers exposure to cutting-edge farming practices, long-term career development, and potential partner opportunities within the wider farming business. A full UK driving licence and NVQ Level 2 are required.

Qualifications

• Strong practical dairy farming and herd management experience.
• Excellent livestock husbandry and animal welfare knowledge.
• Experience of calving, fertility and herd health management.
• Confident working with herd performance data, KPIs, facts and figures.
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Proactive, innovative and solutions-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence.
• NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage the dairy herd to high standards of animal welfare and husbandry
• Monitor and improve milk production, fertility, herd health and longevity
• Oversee calving, youngstock development and colostrum management
• Analyse herd KPIs, performance data and trends to identify areas for improvement
• Utilise herd management software and robotic milking data to support decision-making
• Support the implementation and optimisation of robotic milking technology
• Work closely with vets, nutritionists, breeding advisors and other external specialists
• Support grazing management, sustainability and environmental objectives
• Lead, support and develop members of the farm team
• Promote high standards of Health & Safety across the dairy operation
• Drive continuous improvement, efficiency and innovation across the enterprise

Skills

Dairy farming

Herd management

Livestock welfare

Fertility management

Data analysis

KPI data

Leadership

Full UK licence

NVQ Level 2

Education

NVQ Level 2

Scottish NVQ Level 2

Tools

Power BI

Herd management software

Job description

Agricultural and Farming Jobs is seeking a Dairy Herd Manager for a progressive dairy enterprise in Pembrokeshire, Wales. You will manage day-to-day herd welfare, drive milk production, fertility and herd health using data and robotic milking technology.

The role offers exposure to cutting-edge farming practices, long-term career development, and potential partner opportunities within the wider farming business. A full UK driving licence and NVQ Level 2 are required.