Herdsperson
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our experienced team milking 350 Holstein cows in Fife Scotland.
We are requiring someone with at least some milking experience, further training in husbandry and technical skills will be provided.
An excellent opportunity for someone who is seriously looking at a career in the dairy sector. However if you feel you have more experience than this please do still apply, and get in touch for information.
You will be working as part of a 3 person team milking twice a day. The farm is shortly moving to milking 3 times a day meaning that the full time team will mainly be milking in the morning starting at 3.30am and then mid day milking, with an aim to be finished up by 3pm. There will also be times when the shift will start at mid day and work through until 10pm for the night shift. To allow for a better work life balance. You will be working every second weekend.
Between milking you will be bedding cattle, cleaning equipment and helping with the general management of the cows and calves.
- We are on a retail aligned contract, focussed on welfare and quality
- High yielding herd with potential to do more
- Training courses such as AI and Foot trimming will be available for the right candidate
-Family run farm, the business is a mixed farming enterprise with sheep and arable alongside the dairy
The job comes with a 3 bedroom house, central heating and has recently been redecorated and new carpets throughout.
We are offering a very competitive salary package based on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £30,000.00 per year
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cupar: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Herdsperson roles across Ben Jack Farm's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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