Relief Milker - Cannington Bank​/Ad Hoc

Employer:

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists

Location:

Cannington, South West, TA5

Pay:

£20 to £20 per hour,

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

31/10/2026

• Cannington, Somerset - £20.00 per hour
• Bank / Ad Hoc The Job:
  We are looking for an experienced and reliable Relief Milker to provide flexible cover on a dairy farm in Cannington, Somerset.

This is a practical, hands on position focused primarily on milking, while maintaining high standards of animal welfare, hygiene and farm safety.

The role would suit someone with previous dairy experience who is confident handling cattle and able to work independently when providing cover.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out milking duties safely and efficiently
• Maintain high standards of parlour and milk hygiene
• Monitor cows during milking and report any health, lameness or mastitis concerns
• Assist with general dairy and livestock duties when required
• Keep work areas clean, safe and well maintained
• Follow farm procedures covering animal welfare, hygiene and health & safety
• Work positively alongside the wider farm team The Company:
  An established dairy farming operation in Somerset, providing a professional environment with a strong focus on livestock care, good farming standards and efficient dairy production.

The Candidate

• Previous dairy farming or milking experience, with confidence handling cattle
• Good understanding of animal welfare, hygiene and safe milking practices
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently while providing flexible cover
• Comfortable working early mornings, evenings and weekends when required
• Practical, hardworking and willing to assist with wider livestock duties
• Good communication skills and able to work effectively as part of a farm team The Package - £20 per hour
• Bank / ad hoc hours
• Flexible working opportunities
• Practical role within an established dairy operation
• Professional livestock environment

Candidate Requirements All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for.

Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.