Job reference: SRF50430
Salary: £33,966 per annum
Closing date: 02/05/2025
Department: School of Agriculture Policy & Development
Location: Reading
Employment type: Farm Workers
Division: Farm-Commercial
Hours Per Week: 48 hours per week
Job live date: 03/04/2025
Employment Basis/Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Description

Closing date: 2nd May 2025

Right to work: Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.


This is an excellent opportunity to be part of the commercial dairy team at CEDAR tending to the herd of 530 high yielding Holsteins with very good welfare standards.

We offer an excellent working Environment, modern facilities, good working conditions, a competitive salary, and accommodation if required.

You will have:

  • A high level of stockmanship
  • A deep knowledge of animal welfare, dairy cow husbandry
  • Plenty of experience working with dairy cows
  • The enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team

Interviews will be held: 14th May 2025


Contact details:

Contact Name: Sven Koops

Contact Job Title: Farms Manager

Contact Email Address: s.j.r.koops@reading.ac.uk


Alternative Contact Name: Stuart Lamb

Alternative Contact Job Title: Herd Manager

Alternative Contact Email Address: s.w.lamb@reading.ac.uk


The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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