Dairy Farm Manager – North West UK

Dairy Farm Manager – North West UK
Start Date: End of April 2026
Salary up to £65,000 + guaranteed profit share + modern family housing

This opportunity will not be around for long.

A progressive, high input dairy operation in the North West is looking for an experienced Dairy Manager, or a capable couple/family, to take full responsibility for a 200-cow herd.

This is a genuine opportunity to run a well-invested, modern unit with a high level of independence. The owner takes a hands-off approach with monthly visits, giving you full control of the day-to-day running of the farm.

The farm is run as a high input system, requiring strong attention to detail, performance management, and consistency across all areas.

Role responsibilities:

• Full day-to-day management of a 200-cow dairy herd
• Overseeing milking routines and parlour performance
• Managing herd health, fertility, and mastitis control
• Youngstock management and calf rearing
• TMR feeding and ration management
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and farm presentation
• Record keeping, compliance, and performance tracking
• Liaising with vet, nutritionist, and external advisors
• Managing workloads and taking full operational responsibility

The opportunity:

• Modern, well-maintained high input dairy system
• Full autonomy to run the farm properly
• Supportive owner with minimal day-to-day involvement
• Beautiful North West location
• Long-term, stable position

Package:

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• Guaranteed profit share
• Modern family house included
• Ideal for a family or couple looking to relocate

About you:

• Proven experience managing a dairy herd within a high input system
• Strong understanding of herd health, fertility, and production
• Confident working independently and making decisions
• Organised, reliable, and standards-driven
• Practical, hands-on approach with good attention to detail

If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, run a farm properly, and be rewarded for performance, this is one worth looking at.