A contract vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic, ambitious person to complete the primary two-man team. We seek a reliable assistant with a solid dairy background looking to progress their career by assisting with the day-to-day routine and management of a 350-cow herd on a recognised tight autumn block calving, forage-based system. The herd is cubicle housed, with easy-feed grass/maize silage fed as self-feed and in mangers, with concentrates fed in the 16:32 DTL parlour. There is the opportunity for the successful applicant to join a large, well known dairy farming family business, focussing on fertility, quality milk production from forage/grazing, and have an input with the youngstock, with the added benefit of general support from this committed farming operation. The unit has an excellent farm team and is well equipped with auto foot bathing and Cow Manager Heat Detection, in addition to the excellent facilities and a first-class work environment. The job also offers an attractive 3-bedroom cottage on the farm grounds, free from council tax, rent and rates, along with a very good income, and regular time off. If you can pride yourself on stockmanship and results, enjoy being part of a team and want to develop your career within a progressive, secure dairy business, please contact James Picot on for more details. No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at
May 02, 2026
Full time
A contract vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic, ambitious person to complete the primary two-man team. We seek a reliable assistant with a solid dairy background looking to progress their career by assisting with the day-to-day routine and management of a 350-cow herd on a recognised tight autumn block calving, forage-based system. The herd is cubicle housed, with easy-feed grass/maize silage fed as self-feed and in mangers, with concentrates fed in the 16:32 DTL parlour. There is the opportunity for the successful applicant to join a large, well known dairy farming family business, focussing on fertility, quality milk production from forage/grazing, and have an input with the youngstock, with the added benefit of general support from this committed farming operation. The unit has an excellent farm team and is well equipped with auto foot bathing and Cow Manager Heat Detection, in addition to the excellent facilities and a first-class work environment. The job also offers an attractive 3-bedroom cottage on the farm grounds, free from council tax, rent and rates, along with a very good income, and regular time off. If you can pride yourself on stockmanship and results, enjoy being part of a team and want to develop your career within a progressive, secure dairy business, please contact James Picot on for more details. No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at
Sales Area Managers - Yorkshire & North East and South Wales & Midlands Location: Home-based with travel across Yorkshire & North East and South Wales & Midlands Company: Ark Farm Innovations Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + Commission + Company Vehicle About Ark Farm Innovations At Ark Farm Innovations, we're passionate about helping dairy farmers achieve healthier, more productive herds. As a leading provider of scientifically backed dairy hygiene solutions, we formulate, manufacture, and deliver high-quality products directly to farms across the UK. Our mission is simple yet vital: to reduce mastitis and lameness while improving the welfare and efficiency of dairy operations. The Opportunity We're seeking driven and proactive Sales Area Managers to lead sales growth across Yorkshire & North East and South Wales & Midlands. This is a field-based position offering the autonomy to manage your own region while contributing to the continued success of a respected and fast-growing business. Reporting directly to the UK Sales Manager, you'll play a key role in expanding our customer base, strengthening relationships, and promoting Ark Farm's market-leading products and services. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a regional sales strategy to achieve growth targets. Build and nurture strong relationships with dairy farmers and key industry stakeholders. Identify and convert new business opportunities through proactive prospecting and lead generation. Manage and track performance using our CRM platform (Prospect). Provide expert product advice and deliver exceptional customer support. Represent Ark Farm Innovations at agricultural trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings. What We're Looking For Proven success in sales or sales management, ideally within agriculture, animal health, or related sectors. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Knowledge of the dairy farming industry; experience in dairy hygiene is highly advantageous. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to create and execute effective sales strategies. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team. Proficient in CRM use (experience with Prospect preferred). A degree in business, marketing, agriculture, or equivalent hands-on experience in sales or dairy operations. An established network of customers or clients would be highly desirable. What We Offer £40,000 - £55,000 base salary (dependent on experience) Attractive commission structure rewarding performance Company vehicle and travel expenses covered Supportive, expert team environment Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of dairy farming Monday to Friday schedule with flexibility to manage your own territory Join Us If you're passionate about agriculture, motivated by results, and ready to make a real difference in the dairy sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your agricultural sales career with Ark Farm Innovations Ltd. You can also apply for this role by clicking the Apply Button.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Sales Area Managers - Yorkshire & North East and South Wales & Midlands Location: Home-based with travel across Yorkshire & North East and South Wales & Midlands Company: Ark Farm Innovations Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + Commission + Company Vehicle About Ark Farm Innovations At Ark Farm Innovations, we're passionate about helping dairy farmers achieve healthier, more productive herds. As a leading provider of scientifically backed dairy hygiene solutions, we formulate, manufacture, and deliver high-quality products directly to farms across the UK. Our mission is simple yet vital: to reduce mastitis and lameness while improving the welfare and efficiency of dairy operations. The Opportunity We're seeking driven and proactive Sales Area Managers to lead sales growth across Yorkshire & North East and South Wales & Midlands. This is a field-based position offering the autonomy to manage your own region while contributing to the continued success of a respected and fast-growing business. Reporting directly to the UK Sales Manager, you'll play a key role in expanding our customer base, strengthening relationships, and promoting Ark Farm's market-leading products and services. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a regional sales strategy to achieve growth targets. Build and nurture strong relationships with dairy farmers and key industry stakeholders. Identify and convert new business opportunities through proactive prospecting and lead generation. Manage and track performance using our CRM platform (Prospect). Provide expert product advice and deliver exceptional customer support. Represent Ark Farm Innovations at agricultural trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings. What We're Looking For Proven success in sales or sales management, ideally within agriculture, animal health, or related sectors. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Knowledge of the dairy farming industry; experience in dairy hygiene is highly advantageous. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to create and execute effective sales strategies. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team. Proficient in CRM use (experience with Prospect preferred). A degree in business, marketing, agriculture, or equivalent hands-on experience in sales or dairy operations. An established network of customers or clients would be highly desirable. What We Offer £40,000 - £55,000 base salary (dependent on experience) Attractive commission structure rewarding performance Company vehicle and travel expenses covered Supportive, expert team environment Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of dairy farming Monday to Friday schedule with flexibility to manage your own territory Join Us If you're passionate about agriculture, motivated by results, and ready to make a real difference in the dairy sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your agricultural sales career with Ark Farm Innovations Ltd. You can also apply for this role by clicking the Apply Button.
We are seeking an enthusiastic herdsperson to work alongside our excellent herd manager on one of the two units run by this progressive business near the picturesque village of Litcham, near Fakenham in Norfolk. This position will suit a dairy enthusiast with a proven basic track record looking to progress in the industry and complete the herdcare team covering all aspects of production on a forage- based system. This exciting business is running with an emphasis on forage/grazing on two units each running with 340 crossbred cows block calving in the autumn period. Going forward, the role will provide an excellent mix of responsibilities which will include the daily herd management, milking, fertility, grassland management, and associated stock work. The herd is managed on a forage-based system with the housed period on cubicles with semi TMR feeding; the yields are in excess of 8,500 litres a cow. Milking is through a superb 24:48 parlour, DTL with ACR's, complete with autoshedding, Cow Manager health and fertility system and excellent handling facilities. FOR A FULL AND COMPREHENSIVE JOB DESCRIPTION AND CONTRACT DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT JAMES PICOT ON . No overseas applicants without a work visa
May 02, 2026
Full time
We are seeking an enthusiastic herdsperson to work alongside our excellent herd manager on one of the two units run by this progressive business near the picturesque village of Litcham, near Fakenham in Norfolk. This position will suit a dairy enthusiast with a proven basic track record looking to progress in the industry and complete the herdcare team covering all aspects of production on a forage- based system. This exciting business is running with an emphasis on forage/grazing on two units each running with 340 crossbred cows block calving in the autumn period. Going forward, the role will provide an excellent mix of responsibilities which will include the daily herd management, milking, fertility, grassland management, and associated stock work. The herd is managed on a forage-based system with the housed period on cubicles with semi TMR feeding; the yields are in excess of 8,500 litres a cow. Milking is through a superb 24:48 parlour, DTL with ACR's, complete with autoshedding, Cow Manager health and fertility system and excellent handling facilities. FOR A FULL AND COMPREHENSIVE JOB DESCRIPTION AND CONTRACT DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT JAMES PICOT ON . No overseas applicants without a work visa
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Ledbury, Herefordshire
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract ? Dairy Herd Manager Do you have proven experience managing large-scale dairy herds and leading a team? Are you ready to step into a role where you can combine hands-on herd management with strategic planning and hav click apply for full job details
May 01, 2026
Full time
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract ? Dairy Herd Manager Do you have proven experience managing large-scale dairy herds and leading a team? Are you ready to step into a role where you can combine hands-on herd management with strategic planning and hav click apply for full job details
Dairy Herd Manager - North Wiltshire 300-Cow Herd Modern, Well-Invested Dairy Progressive Business We are seeking a motivated and experienced Dairy Herd Manager to join a forward-thinking farming business in an idyllic North Wiltshire village. Working within a skilled four-person team under the overall leadership of the farm's livestock manager , you'll play a key role in producing high-quality milk for a premium retailer-aligned supply contract. The Farm • 300 all-year-round calving cows • Average yield: 10,000 litres • TMR-fed with rotational paddock grazing • Cubicle housing • Modern 20:40 Westfalia parlour with ADF, auto-feeding, and auto-drafting • Well-invested, efficient handling systems The Role This is a hands-on position where you will take responsibility for the day-to-day herd management while maintaining excellent animal welfare and performance standards. Key responsibilities include: • Overseeing herd health, fertility, and breeding programmes • Monitoring dry cows, calving cows, and youngstock transitions • Carrying out AI (advantageous) and managing breeding performance • Completing one milking per day and sharing general farm duties • TMR feeding and daily herd care • Participating in a rota including night checks and every other weekend About You • Minimum 4 years' dairy experience • Proven ability in herd management and livestock husbandry • Strong team player with a proactive, can-do attitude • Confident working independently and leading by example • AI experience beneficial but not essential What's on Offer • Competitive salary package (dependent on experience) • 3-bedroom house (rent-free) with garage and gardens • Structured time off: every other weekend + additional days • Supportive team and genuine work-life balance • Excellent local schools and rural lifestyle Apply Now Please send your CV to: For an informal discussion about the opportunity please contact: Simon Withers - For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at
May 01, 2026
Full time
Dairy Herd Manager - North Wiltshire 300-Cow Herd Modern, Well-Invested Dairy Progressive Business We are seeking a motivated and experienced Dairy Herd Manager to join a forward-thinking farming business in an idyllic North Wiltshire village. Working within a skilled four-person team under the overall leadership of the farm's livestock manager , you'll play a key role in producing high-quality milk for a premium retailer-aligned supply contract. The Farm • 300 all-year-round calving cows • Average yield: 10,000 litres • TMR-fed with rotational paddock grazing • Cubicle housing • Modern 20:40 Westfalia parlour with ADF, auto-feeding, and auto-drafting • Well-invested, efficient handling systems The Role This is a hands-on position where you will take responsibility for the day-to-day herd management while maintaining excellent animal welfare and performance standards. Key responsibilities include: • Overseeing herd health, fertility, and breeding programmes • Monitoring dry cows, calving cows, and youngstock transitions • Carrying out AI (advantageous) and managing breeding performance • Completing one milking per day and sharing general farm duties • TMR feeding and daily herd care • Participating in a rota including night checks and every other weekend About You • Minimum 4 years' dairy experience • Proven ability in herd management and livestock husbandry • Strong team player with a proactive, can-do attitude • Confident working independently and leading by example • AI experience beneficial but not essential What's on Offer • Competitive salary package (dependent on experience) • 3-bedroom house (rent-free) with garage and gardens • Structured time off: every other weekend + additional days • Supportive team and genuine work-life balance • Excellent local schools and rural lifestyle Apply Now Please send your CV to: For an informal discussion about the opportunity please contact: Simon Withers - For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at
Dairy Herd Manager - Full Time R Wain & Sons Ltd are seeking an experienced and motivated Dairy Herd Manager to join a progressive, grass-based dairy business. You will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of a 250-cow herd operating a split block calving system (spring and autumn), with a strong focus on grazing efficiency, herd health, fertility and overall performance. You will work closely with the farm owner and wider team. Key Responsibilities: Oversee daily herd management and milking routines Manage calving, breeding and dry-off periods Monitor herd health, fertility and nutrition Manage grassland, grazing rotations and forage quality Work with vet, nutritionist and advisors Maintain accurate records and compliance Lead and support farm staff Ensure high standards of animal welfare and hygiene Requirements: Proven experience in dairy herd management Strong stockmanship and attention to detail Good understanding of grass-based and block calving systems Ability to lead and motivate a team Good record-keeping and communication skills Proactive approach with a focus on improving performance About the Farm: R Wain & Sons Ltd is part of a larger 1,000-cow dairy farming business based in Cheshire, providing the benefits of a progressive organisation with support, shared knowledge and opportunities for long-term development. What We Offer: Competitive salary (based on experience) Accommodation available if required Training and progression opportunities Supportive team environment within a forward-thinking business Apply with CV and covering letter to: You can also apply for this role by clicking the Apply Button.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Dairy Herd Manager - Full Time R Wain & Sons Ltd are seeking an experienced and motivated Dairy Herd Manager to join a progressive, grass-based dairy business. You will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of a 250-cow herd operating a split block calving system (spring and autumn), with a strong focus on grazing efficiency, herd health, fertility and overall performance. You will work closely with the farm owner and wider team. Key Responsibilities: Oversee daily herd management and milking routines Manage calving, breeding and dry-off periods Monitor herd health, fertility and nutrition Manage grassland, grazing rotations and forage quality Work with vet, nutritionist and advisors Maintain accurate records and compliance Lead and support farm staff Ensure high standards of animal welfare and hygiene Requirements: Proven experience in dairy herd management Strong stockmanship and attention to detail Good understanding of grass-based and block calving systems Ability to lead and motivate a team Good record-keeping and communication skills Proactive approach with a focus on improving performance About the Farm: R Wain & Sons Ltd is part of a larger 1,000-cow dairy farming business based in Cheshire, providing the benefits of a progressive organisation with support, shared knowledge and opportunities for long-term development. What We Offer: Competitive salary (based on experience) Accommodation available if required Training and progression opportunities Supportive team environment within a forward-thinking business Apply with CV and covering letter to: You can also apply for this role by clicking the Apply Button.
