Calf Rearers and Milkers (2 positions available) - Dourie Farming Company Ltd
Company: Dourie Farming Company Ltd
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Location: near Newton Stewart
Date posted: 20 October 2026
Apply before: Unspecified
The Job:
2 positions available; applications welcome from individuals or pairs to join the team at Dourie on a contract of at least six months, starting in December. (Immediate start also available.)
The roles will include drying off cows, preparing for calving, calf rearing and covering some milking shifts. Some training can be provided, but applicants should have a basic knowledge of calf rearing and be practical, reliable and comfortable working with livestock.
These positions may particularly suit people travelling or backpacking in the UK as well as local applicants.
Send us an email at [email protected] to find out more.
- Location: Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway
- Industry: Agriculture
- Job type: Full-time, Temporary
Calf Rearers and Milkers (2 positions available) - Dourie Farming Company Ltd
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The Company:
The Dourie Farming Company Ltd. was formed in 1954 by our grandfather, Henry Burns Christie, grown by our father, Robin Christie and now owned and run by us, brothers Rory and Gregor Christie.
Our operations are all located close to the small fishing villages of Port William and Monreith, in the Machars of Wigtownshire, near to Newton Stewart in Dumfries and Galloway.
The Machars of Wigtownshire is an area of low-lying agricultural land and a safe haven for wildlife and people alike.
The Dourie Farming company currently runs a 200-sow pig business, and an 1100-cow dairy enterprise.
The Candidate:
- Basic knowledge of calf rearing
- Practical
- Reliable
- Comfortable working with livestock
Send us an email [email protected] to find out more.
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