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Herd Manager - Lockerbie, Scotland

Herd Manager - Lockerbie, Scotland

Real SuccessLockerbie, Scotland, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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Job Reference : 2654786001b4

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26.07.2025

Expiry Date : 09.09.2025

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Job Description :

Accommodation is available depending on your needs

Competitive Salary DOE

Shared Farming Opportunities

Shift Pattern – 11 on 3 off

  • Previous experience in grassland dairy management
  • Committed to Cows, People, Grass

NOTE – You will be working directly for the farm, not through REAL Success.

Our Business & Farm

Farming Partners began 13 years ago and gives landowners and career farmers the freedom to farm by bringing them together to run high-performing Grassland Dairy Farms focusing on our Cows, Our People & Our Grass. We have an excellent track record of developing and progressing team members from all levels, including students on placement to running their own businesses while owning a share of the farm business.

Due to a new farm joining and progression for current team members, we have an opportunity for a Herd Manager / 2IC to join our team. This position is on one of our dairy units near Dumfries, consisting of 650 New Zealand Jersey grazing cows, milked twice a day through a herringbone parlour. We operate on a spring block calving system, with all records and data kept up to date using Herdlync.

Your Role

As the Herd Manager, you will be responsible for :

  • Day-to-day running of the dairy farm operation, ensuring animal health and welfare is the top priority
  • Liaising with the management team to achieve agreed KPIs, financial budgets, and herd targets
  • Milking as part of a team to a high and consistent standard
  • Supporting the Farm Manager with all staff management, including weekly staff rotas and training
  • Collaborating with the wider farm team on farm audits, cow nutrition, milk production, and herd welfare
  • Managing dry cows, calving cows, and colostrum protocols
  • Overall grazing management & budgeting
  • Maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders
  • Ensuring the farm is tidy and safe at all times
  • General stockperson work, including operating farm machinery and maintenance

    • Requirements

    Your Requirements

  • A full UK Driving license
  • Proof of UK right to work
  • Strong previous experience in grassland dairy management
  • Experience leading a team to achieve targets
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills
  • Self-starter with high attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Positive attitude, eager to learn and develop

    • The farm is located in a well-connected area, close to main motorways and towns.

  • Accommodation available depending on your needs
  • Competitive salary package based on experience
  • Opportunities for shared or contract farming
  • Shift pattern – 11 on 3 off, open for discussion

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