- Location
- Leicestershire, England
- Sector
- Agriculture Fishing & Forestry
- Salary
- £35,000.00 per annum
- Benefits
- Accommodation
Herdsperson
Herdsperson - Leicestershire - Dairy Farm - £35,000 + Accommodation
The Job:
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Herdsperson to join a progressive dairy farm.
The farm has a 420 cow dairy herd operating a split block calving system, with the cows both housed and grazed throughout the year. The farm is operated as part of a close knit team, with an emphasis on high standards of cow care, attention to detail and working well together. This is a hands on role suited to someone who is confident working with dairy cows and is looking to take responsibility within an established team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Milking and general herd husbandry
- Cow health and welfare
- Fertility and heat detection
- Supporting the split block calving system
- Foot health and mobility
- Routine treatments and preventative herd health
- Calf and youngstock work as required
- Maintaining accurate records
- Working closely with the wider farm team and following agreed protocols
The Candidate:
- AI
- Foot trimming
- Herd health and fertility
- Block calving systems
- Working with larger dairy herds
- Clean and confident milker, good at picking up issues in the parlour
The Package:
- Salary from £35,000 upwards DOE
- 3 bedroom semi detached house provided
- Opportunity to work with a 420-cow dairy herd
- Varied role within a split block-calving system
- A supportive team environment
- Opportunity for an experienced Herdsperson to take an important role within the herd
Please email your CV to James Caspersen, Recruitment Delivery Consultant at JCaspersen@agriRS.co.uk.
Candidate Requirements
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.
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