Herdsperson (Permanent, Full Time (45 hours per week))

Future Farm

We have a number of exciting opportunities to join our award winning RABDF Gold Cup Winners 2024 team at Harper Adams University. 

A key part of the dairy team, the Dairy Technical Science Officer focus on the care of the farm’s 300 Holstiens which are milked through a 40-point GEA internal rotary in accordance with best principles of milk and dairy hygiene. We are looking for motivated team members, with a willingness to develop new skills.

 Some of the benefits of the role include: 

• 45 hour working week 
• 10 days on and 4 days off continuous rota
• Shared accommodation (if required) with other farm staff in a modern 4 bedrooms house, 
• (6-minute walk / 2-minute drive from the farm)
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays and closure days, excellent pension scheme, sick pay and Employee Assistance Programme 

Duties to include:

• Milking on two shifts per day
• Pressure washing 
• Keeping the parlour clean and maintained to a high standard.  

Previous experience of milking and working with livestock is a requirement for the role, though additional training and ongoing support will be provided.  

Should you require any assistance completing your application, please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk 

Please apply online  submitting your CV and a personal statement outlining your suitability for the role. Your personal statement should clearly demonstrate how your skills, experience, and achievements meet the requirements outlined in the person specification. Applications without a personal statement may not be considered.  

Closing Date for applications is midnight on 11 May 2026

Please note that we are currently only accepting applications from candidates who are eligible to work within the UK.  Therefore unfortunately, we are unable to consider overseas applications which require sponsorship at this time.

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