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Herd Manager
Job Posted: 12 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Tayport, Fife
Expire in: 16 days
Job Description
Herd Manager / Assistant Herd Manager
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Salary: Competitive + Accommodation (if required)
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you looking for more than just a job in dairy farming? Would you like to live and work in one of the most scenic and accessible parts of Scotland?
We are recruiting for a Herd Manager or ambitious Assistant Herd Manager to join a progressive dairy operation just outside Dundee – a thriving city on the east coast of Scotland, surrounded by rolling countryside, rich farmland, and dramatic coastline.
This role offers a real chance to take ownership of day-to-day herd management while enjoying a brilliant lifestyle in a region that's as practical as it is picturesque – with excellent transport links, schools, local amenities, and access to the outdoors.
The Role:
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Oversee daily operations of a well-managed dairy herd (or support the Herd Manager depending on experience)
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Ensure high standards of herd health, welfare, and milk quality
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Work closely with vets, nutritionists, and the wider farm team
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Carry out key tasks including milking, calving, record-keeping, and breeding programmes
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Help manage youngstock and general livestock routines
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Maintain clean, safe, and well-organised working environments
What We’re Looking For:
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Experience in dairy herd work – either as a senior stockperson, assistant manager, or manager
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Good stockmanship and a calm, welfare-first approach to livestock
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Milking and calving experience essential
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Basic machinery and tractor work experience desirable
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Enthusiasm, reliability, and a desire to contribute to a team-led, high-performance system
What’s On Offer:
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Competitive salary tailored to your experience and ambition
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Accommodation options available if required
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A supportive working environment with opportunity for progression
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The chance to live and work near Dundee, with easy access to the Highlands, Angus glens, and East Neuk coast
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An employer who genuinely values welfare – both animal and human
Interested?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your dairy career in a beautiful, thriving part of Scotland, apply now in confidence. We’d love to speak with youBefore You Apply
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