13/08/2026
Organic Dairy Farm Supervisor/Team Leader
Location: Pickering, North Yorkshire.
Job Type: Permanent; Full time; Holiday Entitlement; Pension Scheme.
Start Date: September 2026.
Salary: Competitive according to experience.
Hours: 2 week shift rota. Alternate weekends plus weekday off. Includes early morning/afternoon milking.
Driving licence: Essential due to location of the farm.
About Us:
We are a well-established, multi-site and family run dairy business. We are contracted with Arla Foods UK and we are looking for a new team member. The farm consists of a 500 autumn calving herd milked twice a day in a herringbone swing over parlour. We are committed to a supportive working environment, animal welfare and low carbon land management. We welcome applications from candidates with different skill sets and levels of dairy farming experience – training will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and develop a career in agriculture. It may also suit someone looking for a change, or keen to develop their supervisory skills.
Role:
· Milking: ensure safe and calm environment; preparation; carry out milking in line with cow status; wash down, clean and reset.
· Stockmanship/General livestock care: distributing feed; carry out daily herd observations; maintain bedding/animal comfort.
· Cleaning and maintenance: of the dairy, equipment, and farmyard; maintain hygiene standards; carry out scraping and routine yard cleaning.
· Machinery: carry out telehandler work in support of daily and seasonal farm operations.
· Assist with calving and calf rearing as required.
· Provide day-to-day supervision of the team and act as a key point of contact with managers.
About You:
· Hardworking and motivated.
· Reliable, punctual, flexible.
· Good communicator.
· Team focused – ability to delegate, motivate and lead by example.
· Comfortable with animals, being outdoors, physical work.
· An interest in farming and a willingness to learn.
How to apply:
If you require more information about the position or you would like to apply, please send your question or CV/Bio to [email protected]. Please also include a contact telephone number. You must have a right to work in the UK to apply for this position.
