Dairy Assistant – Organic Milk Vending

We are looking for a Dairy Assistant to join our Milk Vending team at Woodhorn Farm in the West Sussex countryside.

We currently have two milk vending sites, in Oving and Sidlesham, offering fresh, organic milk alongside other local produce. A new site in Graylingwell is due to open shortly.

This opportunity allows for flexibility on a variable hours contract, with a minimum of 25 hours per week, and a maximum of 40 hours per week, on a rota basis with some weekend cover required.

We are looking for someone that:

• Has a full UK driving licence
• Has the ability to be flexible in terms of hours worked each week and the availability to work weekends on a rota basis
• Has a keen interest in farming and local produce
• Has a positive and professional approach to work and a willingness to learn and develop
• Is reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently
• Has the ability to effectively communicate with colleagues
• Holds food hygiene certificates – this is not essential though as full training can be provided

Duties include:

• Pasteurising milk for our milk vending machines – full training provided
• Delivering milk to our vending machines in Oving and Sidlesham (and soon Graylingwell), including restocking and cleaning (full UK driving licence required but a vehicle will be provided)
• Cleaning and maintaining the machines as per requirements
• Take part in any training deemed necessary
• Keeping accurate records and ensuring traceability
• Planning deliveries to sites and wholesale clients
• Maintaining any other stocks such as bottles, sundries and produce
• Being available during working hours to deal with operational issues at the Vending Machines – a duty cover phone will be provided for customer enquiries.

We believe in looking after our people, so as well as your salary, we offer a bonus scheme, health cash plan scheme, annual salary review, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay, an occupational sick pay scheme and regular staff events.