NMR - Self-Employed Milk Sampler - Newtownards/Portaferry NI

AB Agri Ltd; Newtownards, Portaferry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading agricultural service provider in Northern Ireland seeks Self-Employed Milk Samplers. This flexible role offers the chance to work outdoors, traveling between farms to collect individual cow milk samples. Ideal candidates will have a valid driving licence and an interest in dairy production. Training will be provided, making this a great opportunity for those passionate about farm life. The position allows for independence and the ability to manage work schedules around other commitments.

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence & own transport.
• Must be organised and self-motivated.
• Genuine interest in dairy production and farm life.

Responsibilities

• Collect milk samples from cows at various farms.
• Work flexible hours around other commitments.
• Receive training to effectively perform the role.

Skills

Organised

Self-motivated

Interest in farm life

Job description

The Role & Key Responsibilities

Title: Self-Employed Milk Sampler

Location: Newtownards/Portaferry, NI

Does being outdoors, travelling between farms, and supporting the dairy industry appeal to you? If so, we want to hear from you! We’re looking for dedicated, self‑employed Milk Samplers to join our team. This role offers the freedom to work across the beautiful countryside, visiting farms and collecting individual cow milk samples throughout the year. If you enjoy being out on farms, witnessing the seasons change, and want flexible work, this role is for you!

NMR (National Milk Records) supports the UK dairy industry by providing essential services like milk testing, recording, and data insights. Our work helps farmers monitor herd health, improve milk quality, and boost productivity, offering valuable information on breeding, nutrition, and disease management.

As a Self-Employed Milk Sampler, you’ll be at the heart of this process, visiting farms to collect milk samples from individual cows over a whole milking. These samples are crucial for NMR to deliver detailed reports, empowering farmers to make informed decisions that keep their herds healthy and their businesses thriving.

Responsibilities

• Flexible Hours: Milking times are typically early mornings or late evenings, making this role ideal for fitting around other commitments such as work, education, or family.
• Training Provided: While farm experience is a bonus, it’s not essential as we provide all Self‑Employed Contractors with the training they need.
• Independence & Variety: Enjoy a mix of farm visits across the countryside.

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence & own transport
• Organised and self‑motivated individuals
• An interest in farm life and dairy production

Self‑Employed Role

As a self‑employed contractor, you’ll have the autonomy to manage your work independently. Payment for this role is based on herd size, calculated on a per‑cow basis, and we’ll discuss the details before you’re allocated to a farm(s).

About The Company

We’re National Milk Records (NMR), a part of the AB Agri community, committed to investing in an innovative range of milk quality, herd health, and genomic testing services, generating data and building robust insights that empower farmers to make informed decisions on cow productivity.

We’re part of AB Agri, the agricultural division of Associated British Foods (ABF plc) and we’re passionate about feeding the world responsibly and affordably by making quality animal feed, creating nutrition and technology‑based products, and offering data services for the agri‑food industry. Our culture is fair, innovative and inclusive.

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes work for everyone. If you need any additional support (alternative formats, sign language interpreter, etc.), please let us know.