Diary Unit

The Recruitment Co
📍 Royal Hillsborough, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 16, 2026

Job Description

Industrial 2 (Dairy Unit) – Hillsborough

Location: Hillsborough
Salary: £13.69 – £27.39 per hour
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (5 days), with rota-based weekend, holiday, early morning, and evening work.


About the Role


We are seeking dedicated and hardworking individuals to join our Dairy Unit team. This is a hands-on role supporting both commercial dairy operations and scientific research. The successful candidate will be part of a rota system to ensure the herd is cared for 365 days a year.


Key Responsibilities

  • Milking Operations: Cow handling, preparation, milking, and parlour hygiene.

  • Feeding Duties: Preparing and delivering experimental rations using machinery or manually.

  • Pasture Management: Fertilising, mowing, harvesting, fencing, and water checks.

  • Animal Health & Welfare: Identifying and treating illness, vaccinat...
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    Job Details

    • Location Royal Hillsborough, Northern Ireland
    • Job Type Full-time
    • Category Agricultural Workers
    • Posted Date June 16, 2026
    • Application Deadline July 26, 2026