GATEWAY JOBS
Dairy Farm Trainee Manager
Where: Western Scotland
Salary - £26,000 - £32,000
Accommodation: available on farm
Employer offers a week's work experience to ex-military applicants without commitment
This job is the starting point for anyone that wants a career in dairy farming. Dourie Farming Company has a proven track record of employing and training ex-military personnel. We will start you off working in the dairy but over the course of 2-3 years you will be trained in all aspects of dairy management, animal welfare, grass land management, business planning and organisation. We all have to start somewhere and this business offers you an opportunity to gain valuable, practical experience that could lead to you running your own farm business or managing somebody else’s. We are clear that once you have the practical skills of working in and managing a dairy you will never be out of work. We offer the chance to develop skills for life.
The area is a great place to live if you are keen on outdoor pursuits, have children, or looking for a close community life. Time off is regular and well planned. Please e-mail a CV and covering letter to gail@greenburn.co.uk.
Please mention Ruralink in your application.
Updated 23 Feb 2022
IN DEPTH REPORT: Farm labour in the uk
Vital Reading for Career Changers
This report details the state of the employment market in the UK in 2021 and examines various initiatives to encourage new entrants, including service-leavers. Ruralink contributed to the report and we are engaged on initiatives flowing from its publication.
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