Description
FR Madge & Son - Manor Farm, Seavington St Mary, Somerset (TA19 0QR)
Full-time | 4 days per week + alternate weekends | On-site
About Us
FR Madge & Son operates Manor Farm, a 300-hectare long-established organic dairy farm in South Somerset.
We’ve been proudly organic for over 20 years and were one of the founding suppliers of Duchy Organic milk to Waitrose.
Our 280 cross-bred cows and followers are managed on organic principles that prioritise animal health, welfare, and sustainable, forage-based milk production.
We are a livestock-focused team that values excellent stockmanship, teamwork, and attention to detail.
Most arable and fieldwork is contracted out, allowing us to focus on what we do best — caring for our animals.
The Role
This is a hands-on, varied position combining livestock care, general maintenance, and machinery operation.
You’ll join a small, supportive team looking after the herd and keeping the farm running smoothly throughout the year.
Livestock & Youngstock Responsibilities
- Daily care of dairy cows and youngstock
- Ensuring high welfare standards at all times
- Cow environment and cubicle management in winter
- Grazing management and cattle movements
- Feeding and bedding livestock groups as part of the routine
- Assisting with calving and calf rearing
- Pressure washing, scraping, and maintaining housing areas
- Supporting herd health and stock management tasks
Farm Maintenance & Machinery Work
- Operating telehandlers, feeder wagons, straw choppers, and general farm machinery
- Routine maintenance and repairs of equipment
- Fencing and general upkeep projects
- Assisting with silage making, dung hauling, and straw hauling
- Supporting seasonal operations as required
Working Hours
- Full time 4 days per week,
- 1 day off a during week
- Alternate weekend work for essential livestock duties
- Flexibility during silage and busy seasonal periods
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has strong experience handling and caring for livestock
- Demonstrates excellent stockmanship and animal welfare awareness
- Can operate farm machinery and has basic mechanical aptitude
- Holds a valid UK driving licence (essential)
- Works well both in a team and independently
- Has a proactive approach and attention to detail
- Alternate weekend work for essential livestock duties
- Flexibility during silage and busy seasonal periods
What We Offer
- Competitive pay: from £25,387 - £29,250 per year (depending on experience):
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Supportive, family-run working environment
- Opportunities to develop your skills in both livestock and machinery operations
If you’re passionate about livestock and enjoy variety in your work — from caring for cows to maintaining machinery — this role offers the best of both worlds.
Pay: From £25,387.50 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ilminster TA19 0QR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Livestock Youngstock Farm Maintenance & Machinery Work: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person