Careers in dairy farming with grasslands
Ever wanted to be part of an ambitious and energetic team, working within a dynamic and growing agricultural business? If the answer is yes, then a career with Grasslands might be for you.
Grasslands are a dairy farm management company offering their services to landowners who no longer wish to actively manage their farms on a day to day basis.
Grasslands employ and manage the labour on each farm, and with strategic plans to add at least one new unit a year to their portfolio, there are plenty of opportunities for new and existing employees.
All units across the business are managed on an extensive grazing system, with each farm milking over 200 cows in a block calving pattern. All replacements are home bred and reared to maintain suitable, good quality herds.
Grasslands have a great reputation for rewarding outstanding members of staff - as experienced by Operations Director, Geoff Booth:
“I came to work for Grasslands as a Unit Manager in 2000, but it soon became clear to me that this company was a little different, with lots of opportunity. I worked hard to prove my abilities and was rewarded with shares in the company and a promotion to Operations Director in 2007.”
For further information on an exciting career with a business destined for success, contact Grasslands today:
T: 07814 474832
E: jobs@grasslands-uk.com
Or write to us at the following address:
Marlheath Farm
Henbury
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 9PL
So what can you expect from Grasslands?
- A competitive salary
- A bespoke development programme for trainees
- Continuous investment in training for all employees
- Opportunities to progress within the company
- Support from the Operations Director to ensure individuals fulfil their potential
- Bespoke software to assist managers with planning, monitoring and decision making
- An appropriate level of autonomy on farm
- Regular sharing of best practise within the team of Unit Managers
- An opportunity to buy into the business
Employment opportunities
Trainee Unit Manager - Cheshire/Shropshire
Due to continuous expansion, Grasslands is always keen to hear from enthusiastic and dynamic individuals who want to persue a career in dairy farming.
Successful applicants will be enrolled onto the Grasslands bespoke training programme which aims to develop individuals from a Trainee Unit Manager, to a Unit Manager within 6 - 18 months dependant on experience.
Grasslands offer a competitive salary (£21,900 - £31,100), excellent promotion prospects, with the possibility for the right individual to enjoy the benefit of becoming a new entrant to the dairy industry with support from the business.
Applicants from candidates with over 3 years post graduate experience are welcomed. Only hard-working individuals with a good sense of humour, flexibility and the ability and desire to work to the highest of standards need apply. Please contact us for an application form if you are interested in applying for this opportunity and once completed, please e-mail it to the address below.
T: 07814 474832
E: jobs@grasslands-uk.com
Or write to us at the following address:
Marlheath Farm
Henbury
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 9PL
Unit Manager, near Much Wenlock, Shropshire
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Grasslands group for a Unit Manager in Shropshire. This 350 cow spring calving herd plus followers requires an experienced Unit Manager to undertake the day to day management of the stock and a small team.
Grassland management, dairy husbandry and computerised record keeping skills are essential. Candidates should have enthusiasm, initiative and be able to work flexibly within a dynamic and ambitious environment.
Unit Managers within Grasslands have the freedom to manage their unit on a day to day basis, working to achieve agreed KPI's and managing their own budget. However, they also have the added support of an Operations Director who will advise and coach them to improve their own and the units performance.
Grasslands will offer a competitive salary (£31,100 - £41,400), 3 bedroom house (on farm), excellent promotion prospects, share scheme and an ongoing training programme to the successful applicant.
Please contact us for an application form if you are interested in applying for this opportunity. Once completed, please e-mail your completed form to the address below.
T: 07814 474832
E: jobs@grasslands-uk.com
Or write to us at the following address:
Marlheath Farm
Henbury
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 9PL
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