Dairy Assistant
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Scotland
Crofthead Dairy is a progressive dairy business situated in the heart of South West Scotland, farming over 1940 acres of grassland spread across the main dairy unit at Crofthead and 2 further satellite dairies and local heifer rearing units. The business employs 23 full time staff. The main herd consists of 1100 red and white dairy cows, averaging 9000 litres, calving all year round, with 80% of the herd housed all year, fed a total mixed diet based on grass silage, distillery by product, cereals and a purchased blend. A small amount of concentrate is fed through the parlour to target the highest yielding cows.
Role
Crofthead Dairy are looking for a positive and enthusiastic assistant to work within a team of 3 based on a rotary parlour, working in shifts. Experience not essential, as training will be provided.
Milking
You will be based in a team of 3 people. It is based on a rotary parlour, milking 3 times a day, working in shifts.
Animal Health
Training on cow signals will be provided.
Salary will be in the region of £25,000 dependent on experience and offers a bonus scheme along company pension scheme. Accommodation is available.
This is a permanent and full time position. UK and Non UK applicants welcome.
To discuss the position further, please contact Anne Callander on 07780602667.
Apply to: croftheaddairy@btinternet.com by 30th June 2021. Address: WP Callander & Co, Crofthead Farm, Crocketford, Dumfries, DG2 8QW