Dairy Technical Science Officer
| Posting date: | 15 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,778 to £31,236 per year |
| Additional salary information: | The point of entry will be dependent upon relevant qualifications and experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 September 2025 |
| Location: | Newport, Shropshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Harper Adams University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | KR-1872-1869 |
Summary
We have a number of exciting opportunities to join our award winning RABDF Gold Cup Winners 2024 team at Harper Adams University. As a key part of the dairy team, you will focus on the care of the farm’s 400 Holstiens which are milked through a 40-point GEA internal rotary in accordance with best principles of milk and dairy hygiene. We are looking for motivated team members, with a willingness to develop new skills and optimise their current ones.
Some of the benefits of the role include:
• 37 hour working week with paid overtime
• 10 days on and 4 days off continous rota
• Shared accommodation available with other farm staff in a modern 3 bedrooms house,
• (6-minute walk / 2-minute drive from the farm)
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays and closure days, excellent pension scheme, sick pay and Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme and the use on on site facilities
• On going CPD and training is encouraged
Duties to include
• Milking on one or two of the milking shifts
• Usual tasks associated with large dairy herds
• Pressure washing
• Keeping the parlour clean and maintained to a high standard.
• Record keeping
Previous experience of milking and working with livestock is a requirement for the role, though training and ongoing support will be provided.
For further information about the University, or to see full job description, please visit our website at www.harper-adams.ac.uk.
Application Procedure:
Applications should be made by sending a full Curriculum Vitae and supporting statement, which clearly highlights how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, to Human Resources via email at vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk by no later than midnight on 15 September 2025. Candidates should ensure that they provide full details of the name, email address and telephone number of two referees, including present or most recent employer.
Should you require any assistance completing your application, please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk
Please note that we are currently only accepting applications from candidates who are eligible to work within the UK. Therefore unfortunately, we are unable to consider overseas applications at this time.
Some of the benefits of the role include:
• 37 hour working week with paid overtime
• 10 days on and 4 days off continous rota
• Shared accommodation available with other farm staff in a modern 3 bedrooms house,
• (6-minute walk / 2-minute drive from the farm)
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays and closure days, excellent pension scheme, sick pay and Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme and the use on on site facilities
• On going CPD and training is encouraged
Duties to include
• Milking on one or two of the milking shifts
• Usual tasks associated with large dairy herds
• Pressure washing
• Keeping the parlour clean and maintained to a high standard.
• Record keeping
Previous experience of milking and working with livestock is a requirement for the role, though training and ongoing support will be provided.
For further information about the University, or to see full job description, please visit our website at www.harper-adams.ac.uk.
Application Procedure:
Applications should be made by sending a full Curriculum Vitae and supporting statement, which clearly highlights how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, to Human Resources via email at vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk by no later than midnight on 15 September 2025. Candidates should ensure that they provide full details of the name, email address and telephone number of two referees, including present or most recent employer.
Should you require any assistance completing your application, please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk
Please note that we are currently only accepting applications from candidates who are eligible to work within the UK. Therefore unfortunately, we are unable to consider overseas applications at this time.