Livestock Feed & Machinery Operator — Accommodation

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; 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

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.