Want to work with a respected family with excellent staff retention? Want to be a true part of the management team? Want responsibility with back up and support? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced person to, alongside the owners, head up the team on a well invested and modern 400 cow unit in Northern Cumbria. Whilst the main enterprise and focus of the farm is the dairy unit, the family run beef and cropping enterprises and undertake most field work in house. The Holstein herd is cubicle housed in modern light buildings and is milked twice per day through a highly efficient 40/40 rapid exit parlour with excellent handling facilities and infrastructure to aid you in the care and management of the cows in your charge. Cows are achieving excellent results in terms of yield, milk hygiene and fertility results. The role would entail day to day management of the cows and the dairy team, undertaking milking, herd health and welfare, fertility work and foot health as well as daily record keeping, liaising with the vets and consultants and being a key part of driving the herd forward. When it comes to the team, you will lead by example, undertake staffing rotas and organise the team in their day-to-day duties. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role, have a proactive approach to herd management with the health of the cow and the motivation and leadership of the team at its core. As well as the obvious cow skills, you will be an effective communicator with an approachable and positive manner providing an inspiration to those around you. In return for your effort we offer a competitive salary with bonus scheme, regular time off and suitable accommodation to your needs as well as the opportunity to be key part of a highly respected farming business. For an informal discussion please contact Ian Lindsay on . No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Want to work with a respected family with excellent staff retention? Want to be a true part of the management team? Want responsibility with back up and support? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced person to, alongside the owners, head up the team on a well invested and modern 400 cow unit in Northern Cumbria. Whilst the main enterprise and focus of the farm is the dairy unit, the family run beef and cropping enterprises and undertake most field work in house. The Holstein herd is cubicle housed in modern light buildings and is milked twice per day through a highly efficient 40/40 rapid exit parlour with excellent handling facilities and infrastructure to aid you in the care and management of the cows in your charge. Cows are achieving excellent results in terms of yield, milk hygiene and fertility results. The role would entail day to day management of the cows and the dairy team, undertaking milking, herd health and welfare, fertility work and foot health as well as daily record keeping, liaising with the vets and consultants and being a key part of driving the herd forward. When it comes to the team, you will lead by example, undertake staffing rotas and organise the team in their day-to-day duties. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role, have a proactive approach to herd management with the health of the cow and the motivation and leadership of the team at its core. As well as the obvious cow skills, you will be an effective communicator with an approachable and positive manner providing an inspiration to those around you. In return for your effort we offer a competitive salary with bonus scheme, regular time off and suitable accommodation to your needs as well as the opportunity to be key part of a highly respected farming business. For an informal discussion please contact Ian Lindsay on . No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at
We are a family run beef farm looking for an experienced and reliable part time farm hand to join our team. This role would particularly suit a semi-retired, knowledgeable stock person. Please note, this is not a trainee position - we are looking for someone who already has a strong practical experience and can work confidently and independently without supervision and training click apply for full job details
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
We are a family run beef farm looking for an experienced and reliable part time farm hand to join our team. This role would particularly suit a semi-retired, knowledgeable stock person. Please note, this is not a trainee position - we are looking for someone who already has a strong practical experience and can work confidently and independently without supervision and training click apply for full job details
We are recruiting a Pig Unit Manager for a farm in Oxfordshire, OX25. Our client has a 1200-acre mixed family farm comprising arable, pigs, beef and contracting. The pig side of the business has a 360-sow farrow-to-finish unit. Pigs are outdoor bred and finished on straw yards, finishing 200 RSPCA-assured pigs a week. They seek to employ an experienced individual with strong people skills and a keenness to work as part of an existing team as Pig Unit Manager. The manager will report to the business owner and will work alongside and manage three members of staff on the pig unit. This role would be suitable for those looking to take the next step into a managerial role. You must be: Organised and have competent IT skills Capable of taking charge of the day-to-day running of the business Adept at liaising with vets and managing medicine Responsible for performance records Passionate about maintaining a high standard of animal welfare Capable of operating telehandlers, bobcats and tractors, and must have a UK driving license Salary: £35,000+ DOE Plus: Excellent 3-bedroom family accommodation with central heating, a dining room, a garden room, and a good-sized garden, currently being refurbished. Bills and a minimal rent in addition Workplace pension 31 days holiday, including Bank Holidays Hours: 39.5 hours per week plus weekends on rotation. For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd. All applications are handled in strict confidence, and our applicant service is provided free of charge. Currently, we can only accept applications from UK or EU nationals with the right to work in the UK.
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting a Pig Unit Manager for a farm in Oxfordshire, OX25. Our client has a 1200-acre mixed family farm comprising arable, pigs, beef and contracting. The pig side of the business has a 360-sow farrow-to-finish unit. Pigs are outdoor bred and finished on straw yards, finishing 200 RSPCA-assured pigs a week. They seek to employ an experienced individual with strong people skills and a keenness to work as part of an existing team as Pig Unit Manager. The manager will report to the business owner and will work alongside and manage three members of staff on the pig unit. This role would be suitable for those looking to take the next step into a managerial role. You must be: Organised and have competent IT skills Capable of taking charge of the day-to-day running of the business Adept at liaising with vets and managing medicine Responsible for performance records Passionate about maintaining a high standard of animal welfare Capable of operating telehandlers, bobcats and tractors, and must have a UK driving license Salary: £35,000+ DOE Plus: Excellent 3-bedroom family accommodation with central heating, a dining room, a garden room, and a good-sized garden, currently being refurbished. Bills and a minimal rent in addition Workplace pension 31 days holiday, including Bank Holidays Hours: 39.5 hours per week plus weekends on rotation. For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd. All applications are handled in strict confidence, and our applicant service is provided free of charge. Currently, we can only accept applications from UK or EU nationals with the right to work in the UK.