Aberdare Dairy and Fodder Farm

Dairy Unit Assistant

Support milking, calf feeding, shed hygiene, and herd observations on a live-in roster.

NyandaruaLive In • Full TimeKES 32,000 - 40,0003 openings

Deadline

Open until filled

Experience

Entry

Workplace

Live In

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Role description

Work with the dairy lead on milking routines, feed preparation, equipment cleaning, milk-volume updates, and early reporting of sick or stressed animals. ShambaBoy attendance and proof notes help the manager review each shift.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation
KES 32,000 - 40,000
Accommodation
Provided
Meals
Provided
Transport
Not stated

Religious considerations: Shift swaps can be planned around weekly worship commitments when agreed early.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare feed and water before morning milking
  • Clean milking bays, calf pens, and equipment after each shift
  • Record milk volumes and flag abnormalities in the app workflow

Requirements

  • Comfortable with early morning and evening shifts
  • Willing to work around cattle and milking equipment
  • Reliable attendance and basic record keeping

Preferred qualifications

  • Prior dairy farm or animal handling experience

Languages and schedule

Languages
Swahili
Schedule details
roster: 6 days on, 1 day off | shifts: 4:30 AM - 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Start date
Not specified
Published
May 4, 2026

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