Dairy recruitment
Dairy Recruitment UK
Talent Agri is a specialist UK dairy recruitment agency helping farms recruit experienced people into permanent dairy roles.
From Milkers and Herdspeople through to Herd Managers and Dairy Farm Managers, we actively headhunt across the UK dairy sector rather than relying solely on job adverts.
We recruit across England, Scotland and Wales.
Dairy roles we recruit
- Milkers
- Dairy Assistants
- Herdspeople
- Senior Herdspeople
- Assistant Herd Managers
- Herd Managers
- Dairy Farm Managers
- Calf Rearers
- Youngstock Managers
- Dairy Engineers
Need help recruiting for your dairy farm?
A vacancy can quickly become more than a recruitment problem.
Longer hours. More pressure on the existing team. Less flexibility. Jobs getting pushed back.
We take time to understand your herd, farming system, team, accommodation, package and what you actually need before beginning the search.
From Milker to Dairy Farm Manager, we're already talking to experienced people across the industry.
Don't let a vacancy set your farm back.
How Talent Agri recruits dairy staff
01
Understand the farm
We look at the herd, system, team, working pattern, accommodation, salary, responsibilities and experience required.
02
Search beyond the job boards
We actively headhunt people already working within UK dairy as well as speaking with candidates currently considering their next move.
Many of the people we speak with aren't actively applying for jobs.
03
Screen properly
Before introducing somebody, we establish their experience, systems worked within, herd sizes, management responsibilities, salary expectations, accommodation needs, notice period and reasons for moving.
04
Support the appointment
We stay involved through interview, feedback, offer, references and start date.
Dairy recruitment isn't general recruitment
Understanding the difference between a Herdsperson, Herd Manager and Dairy Farm Manager matters.
So does understanding grass-based and high-input systems, block and all-year-round calving, robotics, rotaries, fertility, youngstock, accommodation and family relocation.
That knowledge allows us to have proper conversations with farmers and candidates rather than simply matching keywords on a CV.
Not sure what the recruitment market looks like?
You don't need a live vacancy to call us.
If you're planning ahead, thinking about changing your team or simply wondering what good people are currently expecting, we're happy to have a conversation.
We can advise on:
- Current candidate availability
- Realistic salary levels
- Accommodation and packages
- Working patterns
- Notice periods
- How difficult your vacancy may be to fill
- What candidates are currently looking for
- When you should start recruiting
There is no pressure to give us a vacancy.
Sometimes the most useful thing we can do is give you an honest picture of the market before recruitment becomes urgent.
Frequently asked dairy recruitment questions
Does Talent Agri recruit Herd Managers?
Yes. Herd Manager and senior dairy recruitment is a core part of our work, alongside Herdspeople, Dairy Farm Managers and other permanent dairy positions.
Do you recruit dairy staff across the UK?
Yes. We recruit for dairy farms throughout England, Scotland and Wales.
Do you actively headhunt candidates?
Yes. We approach experienced dairy professionals directly rather than relying entirely on job advertisements.
Can you advise us on salary before we recruit?
Yes. We can discuss current salary expectations, accommodation, working patterns and candidate availability before you decide whether to begin a search.
Can we call even if we don't have a vacancy yet?
Absolutely. If you're planning ahead or simply want an honest view of the dairy recruitment market, give us a call.
Looking for dairy staff?
Whether you need a Milker, Herdsperson, Herd Manager or Dairy Farm Manager, talk to us.
And if you're not quite ready to recruit, talk to us anyway.
We'll give you a straightforward view of the market, what candidates are looking for and how realistic your plans are.
No hard sell. Just useful recruitment advice.