Milker

Our client in Barnstaple, Devon are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their existing team. Running a 40 point rotary parlour, they are currently milking 850 cows at present and are hoping to grow to a 1000 herd.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to up-skill and gain on the job experience in milking and or herd management.

QUALIFICATIONS/LICENCES REQUIRED:

EXPERIENCE IN PREVIOUS MILKING WOULD BE WELCOMED ALTHOUGH WE ARE OFFERING FULL TRAINING. IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH SMALL TRACTOR WE ARE WILLING TO TEACH YOU THE YARD SCRAPING.

TRACTOR LICENCE IS AN ADVANTAGE FOR OUR OTHER SITES BUT NOT NECESSARY FOR YARD SCRAPING ON FARM.

FULL DRIVING LICENCE IS PREFERRED

HOURS:

50 HOURS + AVAILABLE

MILKING SHIFTS ARE 4AM, MID-DAY & 8PM EACH SHIFT TAKES 5 - 6 HOURS

IF ON A YARD SCRAPING SHIFT THESE RUN 3.30AM, 11.30 AM & 7.30 PM A LITTLE BIT LONGER THAN THE MILKING AS YOU START EARLIER BUT FINISH ABOUT SAME TIME.

SALARY/PAY RATE: GBP8.00 UPWARDS DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

ACCOMMODATION :

OWN BEDROOM WITH SHARED KITCHEN & BATHROOM FACILITIES IN THE FARMHOUSE
GBP30.00 PER WEEK

DISTANCE FROM LOCAL AMENITIES:

4 MILES - WE DO HAVE A SMALL CAR THAT WE LEND TO STAFF FOR SHOPPING TRIPS - MUST BE OVER 25 THOUGH AS INSURANCE ONLY COVERS THIS