Herdsperson

Job description

We are looking for a Herdsperson to join our team in Shropshire.

Our Farm:

We are a well-established Farm which has two different sites including a milking site and a dry cow site for winter with cubicles. Our spring calving happens each year between February and April. We have a mix of Irish Holstein/kiwi cross with 350 milkers and 100 followers. We have a 156ha milking platform (220ha total), with good grazing infrastructure that includes a fast flow water troughs/ track network and electric fencing. We operate with a 16/32 basic milking parlour with in-parlour flat-rate feeders. We also currently have an ongoing contract with the well-known company Arla.

Your role

As a Herdsperson you will be supporting the Farm Manager with day-to-day duties, whilst also taking control of the farm while the farm manager is away. Other roles and responsibilities include:

• Daily herd management and ensuring animal welfare are the top priorities.
• Milking to a high standard as part of a team and ensuring the parlour is kept clean and safe to operate.
• Treating & identifying illnesses and informing the senior team of any observations.
• Keeping basic records and compliance up to date.
• Supporting with dry cow management, calving cows and colostrum protocols.
• Keeping the overall farm tidy and safe to operate.
• General yard work and machine maintenance including fencing and bedding.

Qualification and Licences required:

• UK Right to Work
• Full UK Driving License
• Foot Trimming license preferred

You:

The right person will:

• Have strong agriculture experience with at least 2 years of milking experience
• Be motivated, friendly and enthusiastic
• Have high standards of work

The Benefits:

We will provide:

• A competitive salary based on your experience
• 2-bedroom house available
• Flexible working hours and time off
• Commitment to your ongoing development.

Location:

Our farm is based in Shropshire. With schools. Leisure and shops nearby.

If you think you can help us, we’d like to hear from you.

Applications with a cover letter will receive priority.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £32,000.00-£37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Housing allowance
• On-site parking
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability