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- Company car
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- Dairy Spares LtdEngland
- Company car
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- McQueens DairiesSouthend-on-Sea
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Location: TN25 - Ashford Kent
Salary: £13.50 per hour
Hours: 37.5 - 60 hours per week
Contract: Full-time
Weekend Work: Alternate weekends required
Join Our Dairy Team
We are looking for a reliable and motivated Milking Team Member to join our expanding dairy team. We milk approximately 1,500 cows across two dairy sites and are seeking someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards of animal welfare, milk quality and parlour hygiene.
You will be working as part of an experienced team of milkers across both sites:
- Site 1: 70-cow Rotary Parlour
- Site 2: 24:48 Herringbone Swingover Parlour
This role offers a varied working day and the opportunity to gain experience within a large-scale, progressive dairy business.
Key Responsibilities
- Bringing cows in and out of sheds and fields.
- Preparing cows for milking, including brushing and stripping.
- Attaching and removing milking clusters (cupping on and cupping off).
- Teat spraying and maintaining high udder health standards.
- Monitoring cow health and reporting concerns promptly.
- Cleaning and maintaining the milking parlours and associated equipment.
- Assisting with vet visits and routine herd health activities.
- Operating farm equipment as required and in accordance with training.
- Following farm procedures relating to milk quality, hygiene and animal welfare.
- Supporting the wider dairy team with day-to-day operations.
Working Hours
- Morning shift starts at 4:30am
- Afternoon shift starts at 3:00pm
- Hours vary between 37.5 and 60 hours per week
- Alternate weekends are required
- Additional hours may be available during busy periods
What We're Looking For
- Good stockmanship and a genuine interest in dairy farming.
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Good attention to detail and hygiene standards.
- Reliable, punctual and flexible.
- Previous dairy experience is desirable but not essential as training can be provided.
- Full UK driving licence preferred.
What We Offer
- £13.50 per hour
- Competitive earnings with opportunities for overtime.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Experience working across two modern dairy units.
- The opportunity to be part of a professional team managing a 1,500-cow dairy herd.
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 – 60.0 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person