claims representative Llandysul, Wales
Job description
About us
Symbiotic Farming Ltd is a contract farming business in Rhydlewis, managing a herd of 300 spring block calving cows for the farm owners. We aim for excellence and our goal is to generate milk from grass from a herd of healthy and happy cows, developing people and striving to farm in a sustainable way. We have progressed in the dairy industry and are keen for others to have the same opportunities that we have been lucky to be given.
Our work environment includes:
- Casual work attire
- Training opportunities such as ATV, telehandler, and foot trimming courses, attendance of development courses, and on the job training in all aspects of progressive dairy farming
- Relaxed atmosphere
We are looking for a General Farm Worker to join our small team and help with the daily operations of our farm. While experience on a dairy farm would be beneficial, more important is empathy with animals, a good work ethic, a desire to learn, and attention to detail. This job would also suit someone with no farming experience but an interest to progress in this rewarding industry.
Responsibilities:
- Milking
- Basic machinery tasks although this could be increased for an interested candidate
- General farm jobs such as setting up fences, moving animals, and ad-hoc tasks like tb testing and worming
- Monitor animal health, feed back to farm managers, and with time administer medicines
- Have high standards of cleanliness in the milking parlour and dairy
- Work alone and with other team members
- Calf rearing is managed by a team of specialist workers, but you may be asked to move calves, help with one-off tasks, and will have a role in managing colostrum and milk for calves
Benefits:
- Work with our herd of friendly cows in the beautiful Ceredigion countryside
- Learn from a top performing block calving farm
- As a business we are always trying to improve our practices and you as an employee will benefit from our own personal and business development through discussion group attendance and a Nuffield Scholarship
- Learn about grassland management and pasture allocation
- Opportunities for the right candidate to attend further training in herd health and personal development (paid for by us and on company time)
- Training courses in ATV handling and telehandler driving will be provided for a successful candidate
- This job is a great start for anyone who wants to progress in the dairy industry- but is equally suited for someone who wants a long term career in hands on farm work
- Full time role comes with 28 days paid holiday (includes Bank Holidays taken in lieu)
Essential:
- Empathy with and a desire to work with animals
- Ability to turn up on time and be reliable
- The farm is in a rural location and you will need your own transport
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Llandysul: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
