Job description
Herdsperson
Herdsperson / Dairy Farm Worker – Kirkbuddo, Angus Scotland - £13.50 – £14.00 per hour
The Job:
The farm currently milks around 300 cows, with plans to expand to 450–500 cows within the next 18 months. This is a newly established dairy enterprise within a mixed farming operation that also includes potatoes, cereals, beef suckler cows, and laying hens.
Working closely with the Farm Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the dairy, supporting herd health, performance, and overall efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Milking and maintaining high standards of parlour hygiene (44/88 Boumatic parlour with in-parlour feeding)
- Monitoring animal health and welfare
- Assisting with fertility management and calving
- Pasture management and feeding routines
- Machinery operation and general farm maintenance
- Record keeping and compliance support
- Supporting the wider farm team as required
The Company:
Agricultural Recruitment Specialists® are proud to be representing a progressive and forward-thinking dairy farming business based in Kirkbuddo, Angus, seeking a Herdsperson / Dairy Farm Worker to join their expanding team. This is an excellent hands on opportunity for a motivated and reliable individual who is passionate about dairying and keen to develop their career, with a clear pathway to progress into an Assistant Dairy Manager role.
The Candidate:
- Experienced in dairy farming (minimum 1–2 years preferred)
- Honest, dependable, and hardworking
- Confident working independently and within a team
- Committed to high standards of animal welfare
- Keen to learn, develop, and progress into a more senior role
- A full UK driving licence and the ability to operate farm machinery safely are essential.
The Package:
- £13.50 – £14.00 per hour (DOE)
- Clear progression pathway into an Assistant Dairy Manager role
- Ongoing training and development
- Opportunity to join an expanding and forward-thinking dairy enterprise
- No accommodation provided
Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, GHartwell@agriRS.co.uk.
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