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Do you have experience of being in a dairy farm manager role? With the ability to implement agreed farming policy and manage a team?
Do you have experience of analysing and interpreting data?
Do you have a progressive mindset in embracing new farming technologies to ensure the future success of the business?
The Company:
A family-owned successful dairy farm is recruiting for a Dairy Farm Manager. A company with fresh thinking, innovating the dairy sector with excellent animal welfare, fresh produce and less environmental impact as key values.
The Job Role:
Your role as the Dairy Farm Manager will be focused on the day-to-day management of the farm, confidently managing a team, contractors and livestock. Implementing the agreed farming policy, analysing data and producing reports, reporting to directors and engaging with the farm's wider business community.
Location:
Northern England
Salary Package:
Between £50,000 - £60,000 Basic Salary + results-based remuneration
+ Accommodation to suit a family, with use of farm vehicle
Key Responsibilities:
1. The Dairy Farm Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the herd and young stock, feeding, breeding and health decisions.
2. Responsible for correct TMR (Total Mixed Ration).
3. Management of team, including inductions and training of new staff.
4. Liaise effectively with contractors to manage arable and forage production requirements.
5. Responsible for Health and Safety.
6. Data recording/record keeping, report production and analysis.
Candidate Skills and Experience:
1. Proven experience of large-scale dairy herd/livestock management.
2. Experience of managing a team.
3. An excellent communicator.
4. Attention to detail.
5. Experience of Health & Safety management and adherence.
6. Excellent IT skills; use of herd management software desirable.
7. Independent thinker with a proven ability to run operations smoothly and effectively within agreed objectives.
8. Ability to embrace and develop new farming technologies to remain competitive.
Personal Attributes:
1. An effective communicator.
2. High standards.
3. Ambitious.
4. Able to work autonomously with a progressive mindset.
Other:
Ability to work flexible hours when required. Hold a valid UK driving licence. Able to provide excellent references on request.
How to apply:
Please click on the APPLY NOW button.
Please send your CV to; Saskia Dowell - Senior Recruitment Resourcer
We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission.
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