For farm workers
Work with Britain’s leading dairy staffing agency.
Flexible relief, long-term contracts, and permanent placements on well-run farms across the UK. Self-employed or employed — we help you find work that fits.
Why work with LKL
What we offer workers
Sixty years of relationships with farms, built one honest conversation at a time.
Flexible arrangements
Work week-on / week-off, block patterns, or long-term placements. Your schedule, your call.
UK-wide placements
Farms from Cornwall to Cumbria. Short trips or long-term relocation — both are possible.
Accommodation often available
Many permanent and contract roles come with farmhouses or cottages included as part of the package.
Self-employed model explained
Most LKL placements are self-employed. We explain the admin side clearly so you can focus on the work.
Role types
Where you might fit
A sample of the roles we’re placing most often. Plenty of variations in between.
Dairy Herd Manager
Overseeing herd health and productivity, managing breeding and calving, leading farm staff.
Milking Operator
Ensuring efficient milking routines, maintaining parlour hygiene, supporting herd wellbeing.
Farm Supervisor
Leading teams, managing daily operations, coordinating with suppliers and contractors.
Agricultural Technician
Providing technical expertise — feed, fertility, forage — across mixed and specialist units.
Certifications
Common certifications our workers hold
Not all are required for all roles. If you hold some of these, you’re already a strong candidate.
PA1 / PA2
Pesticide application — knowledge and spraying qualifications.
Telehandler
Lantra-accredited rough-terrain handler operator certificate.
Dairy Hygiene
DairyCo Hygiene Award for safe milking-parlour practice.
First Aid
Current HSE-approved first-aid-at-work certification.
Herd Management
City & Guilds or equivalent in dairy herd management.
Tractor Driving
NPTC tractor and trailer licences (Category B+E, F).
Right to Work
Passport, share code or settled-status evidence.
“I’ve been with LKL on the same farm for 14 years and am happy in my job. The regional manager calls by — it’s not just paperwork.”
Ready to find your next placement?
Register once and we’ll keep your details on file. Your regional manager will be in touch within two working days.