NMR - Self-Employed Milk Recorder - Buckinghamshire

AB Agri; Oxford; On-site; GBP 2,200 - 5,600; Full time

Job summary

National Milk Records is seeking self-employed Milk Recorders to visit dairy farms, collect milk samples, and update records across the countryside. The role offers flexible, part-time, self-employed work with autonomy to manage your schedule.

You will travel between farms, follow bio-security procedures, and input herd data using NMR software. A valid driving licence and own transport are essential, with basic computer skills and Wi‑Fi access required.

Qualifications

• Self-employed contractor role with payment based on herd size (per-cow basis).
• Valid driving licence and own transport are required.
• Basic computer skills and access to Wi‑Fi preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visit dairy farms to collect milk samples and record cow milk yields.
• Enter herd and production data using NMR software.
• Follow farm biosecurity procedures.
• Travel between farms within the designated area.

Skills

Driving licence

Own transport

Organised

Self-motivated

Basic computer skills

Wi-Fi access

Interest in farming/dairy production

Job description

Title: Self-Employed Milk Recorder

Location: Buckinghamshire - Bicester, Aylesbury

Does being outdoors, travelling between farms, and supporting the dairy industry appeal to you? If so, we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for dedicated, self-employed Milk Recorders. This role offers the freedom to work across the beautiful countryside, visiting Dairy farms and collecting individual cow milk samples and updating computerised records throughout the year. If you enjoy being out on farms, witnessing the seasons change, and want flexible work, this role is for you!

NMR (National Milk Records) supports the UK dairy industry by providing essential services like milk testing, recording, and data insights. Our work helps farmers monitor herd health, improve milk quality, and boost productivity, offering valuable information on breeding, nutrition, and disease management.

As a Self-Employed Milk Recorder, you’ll be at the heart of this process, visiting Dairy farms to collect milk samples and events for individual cows. The samples and data collected are crucial for NMR to deliver detailed reports, empowering farmers to make informed decisions that keep their herds healthy and their businesses thriving.

What You Will Be Doing

• Visiting dairy farms to collect milk samples and record cow milk yields
• Working directly with farmers and dairy herds
• Entering herd and production data using NMR software
• Following farm bio-security procedures
• Travelling between farms within the area

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Flexible Hours: Milking times are typically early mornings or late evenings, making this role ideal for fitting around other commitments such as work, education, or family. This is a genuine part-time, self-employed role offering flexible working in a field based environment.
• Training Provided: While farm experience is a bonus, it’s not essential as we provide all Self-Employed Contractors with the farm safety training they need. Anyone with previous experience as a Dairy farm technician, agricultural technician, farm data collection or similar roles within the dairy industry or livestock recording would be a great fit but the role is also perfect if you are looking for a change of career or to get into the dairy industry.
• Independence & Variety: Enjoy a mix of farm visits across the countryside.

What We’re Looking For

• Valid driving licence & own transport
• Organised and self-motivated individuals
• An interest in farm life and dairy production
• Basic computer skills and access to Wi-Fi

Self-Employed Role

As a self-employed contractor, you’ll have the autonomy to manage your work independently. Payment for this role is based on herd size, calculated on a per-cow basis, and we’ll discuss the details before you’re allocated to a farm/s.