Duties & Responsibilities:

As the Relief Milker you will:

Always carry out your duties to the highest standards of cleanliness and animal welfare.
To carry out morning and/or afternoon milking of cows and associated animal husbandry.
To deliver milk to our onsite creamery.
To assist cows when calving and treat any ailments on the days you work, ensuring all animals receive the highest welfare standards at all times.
To call the A.I. as directed for any cows requiring serving on the days you milk and recording this in the diary.
To scrape the yard twice daily when the herd is house inside.
To bring the herd in for milking on both mornings and afternoons during the months housed inside. This is to be done in a safe manner ensuring the safety of the cows and general public during the times we are open, making sure all necessary gates are shut and wires/string in place to enable the cows to come in safely and the public are kept away from the cows.
To undertake any other tasks, duties or projects which may arise from time to time, which are commensurate with the general level of this post and as directed by the designated line manager.
To always follow the Camphill Village Trust health and safety policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience:

Previous experience in milking is essential.
You will have a full, valid, UK driving license (trailer BE is desirable).
You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the animal welfare requirements as required un the animal welfare regulations and specially in compliance with organic production.

Key Competencies:

You react sensitively to other people and recognise different viewpoints, beliefs, values and opinions.
You are creative and willing to learn new skills.
You treat people with respect, dignity, honesty and equality.
You have a positive and driven attitude for success.
You have excellent interpersonal skills and are able to foster team spirit and empowerment of staff.

You will have great attention to detail and be able to manage your workload with minimal supervision.
This is a practical hands-on role where you will need to be comfortable working on-site outdoors within all weather conditions.

The charity

As a national charity and not-for-profit organisation, Camphill Village Trust brings over 65 years of experience, knowledge, and passion to supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health challenges, and complex needs.

The benefits

Below is just a taste of what we offer:

Life cover for all employees so families will receive payment if a colleague dies at work (subject to cover terms and conditions).

Employees who introduce a friend to work with us receive £150 through payroll (Terms & Conditions apply.)

Employee assistance programme with 24/7 helpline for advice and support. Also available to your immediate family

We contribute to a pension scheme along with your personal contributions

Annual leave entitlement 25 days per year PLUS statutory bank and national holidays

Free parking at most communities

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