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Job Ref: DU/OC_1769081712

Industrial 2 (Dairy Unit) - Hillsborough

Location: Hillsborough
Salary: £13.36 - £26.71 per hour
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (5 days), with rota-based weekend, holiday, early morning, and evening work.


About the Role

We are seeking dedicated and hardworking individuals to join our Dairy Unit team. This is a hands-on role supporting both commercial dairy operations and scientific research. The successful candidate will be part of a rota system to ensure the herd is cared for 365 days a year.


Key Responsibilities

  • Milking Operations: Cow handling, preparation, milking, and parlour hygiene.
  • Feeding Duties: Preparing and delivering experimental rations using machinery or manually.
  • Pasture Management: Fertilising, mowing, harvesting, fencing, and water checks.
  • Animal Health & Welfare: Identifying and treating illness, vaccinations, hoof care, and vet assistance.
  • Fertility Management: Heat detection, artificial insemination, calving support, and calf care.
  • General Livestock Duties: Bedding, clipping, and young-stock management.
  • Record Keeping: Accurate herd health and management documentation.
  • Cleanliness & Maintenance: Disinfecting accommodation, power hosing, grass cutting, and silo management.
  • Evening Checks: Monitoring animals, especially calves and youngstock.

Essential Criteria

  • Qualifications:
    • Minimum of 2 GCSEs (including English and Maths at grade C or above), or
    • Level 2 or higher qualification in Agriculture or a relevant field.
  • Experience:
    • At least 12 months working in a Dairy Unit with over 200 dairy stock.
    • Must include milking, feeding, hygiene, and young-stock care.
  • Skills:
    • Experience in pasture/grazing management, fertility management, and general livestock husbandry.
    • Knowledge of sustainable farming principles.
  • Driving Licence:
    • Full UK manual driving licence (or exchangeable equivalent).

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