2 jobs found in Hamilton

We require an honest and motivated Farm Assistant to join our team milking 1200 cows.  No experience is required however you must be a team player with a can do attitude that genuinely enjoys working with animals. JOB DESCRIPTION Milking - Carries out milking as directed and develops correct skills to milk efficiency and safely Animals - Helps with moving and handling animals safely Feed - Controls weeds, assists with feeding cows, and calves including putting up break fences Environment - Assists with operation and maintenance of dairy effluent system and works in line with the farm effluent policy Machinery - Ride a motorbike safely Health and Safety - Identifies hazards, understands safety procedures and adheres to farm health and Safety policy Minimum 30 hours and maximum 50 hours per week PLEASE NOTE: No pets Shared accommodation only Random drug testing is undertaken in accordance with farm health and Safety policy You must have a clean...

We are looking for a reliable, motivated, and practical Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is comfortable working outdoors and enjoys working with animals.   What we are looking for The successful applicant will ideally have:  Current dairy farming work experience and/or agricultural qualifications or course Experience milking cows and a good understanding of animal husbandry A good nature and a genuine interest in working with animals The ability to ride and safely operate two- and four-wheeler motorbikes   The ability to carry out a range of daily farm tasks including: setting up beak fences,  The ability to carry out a range of daily farm tasks, including setting up beak fences, animal health treatment and accurate recording, moving and setting up effluent and irrigation, general dairy farm daily duties and maintenance   the ability to safely undertake the physical requirements of the role good...