Dairy Technical Science Officer

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: 

37 hour working week with paid overtime 

10 days on and 4 days off continuous rota

Shared accommodation available 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 training and ongoing support will be provided.  

Application Procedure:

Please apply online via the Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme at http://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk  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: midnight on 1 February 2026.

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

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 at this time.

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