Enthusiastic 2IC Herdsperson for grazing set-up

Posted 10 days 22 hours ago by LKL Services Ltd

£3 Annual
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Midlands, United Kingdom
Job Description

We are looking for a positive, driven and experienced herdsperson to join our young team on a dairy enterprise in the north area of the East Midlands.

Key responsibilities will include milking (through a 45:90 with backing gate), foot trimming, herd health & fertility, grazing management, general stock husbandry tasks and sharing the day-to-day running of the herd. The farm currently milks around 550 cows. The herd is mainly block calved in late spring and is made up of robust Friesian X cattle producing milk on a premium solids contract. Making the most from forage the focus will be on profitable, sustainable milk production with emphasis on high herd welfare.

We are looking for:
• A flexible and positive attitude
• Team player
• Experience in a similar role
• Foot trimming experience/certificate
• Ability to lead the team when necessary

Attitude and willingness to learn is essential; training will be offered to the right person for essential skills. There is an emphasis on continuous personal development and active involvement in a number of dairy discussion groups is encouraged.

In return we offer a competitive salary, regular time off and a spacious 3-bedroom detached house with central heating. The property is free from rent and council tax.

For an informal conversation, please ring Rob Stephenson on .

No overseas applicants without a work visa

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