Herdsperson – Gloucestershire

Shift Pattern – Open to discussion

£33,000 – £36,000 per annum

Accommodation available

Essential Criteria:

• 2 years experience of milking and general stock person work
• Capable of working on own initiative in the best interest of the herd

NOTE – You will be working directly for the farm, not through REAL Success.

Our Farm

We are a well-invested forage-based farm covering 340 acres. Our 225 cows are milked twice daily through a GEA Westfalia Parlour, and all our records and data are kept up to date using Uniform. The milk is supplied on a Waitrose premium contract. Our herd is calved all year and has access to grazing. We have a small, friendly team of 2 others and will happily provide training if needed.

Responsibilities:

As a Herdsperson, you will support the farm team with the smooth running of the dairy unit. Roles and responsibilities will include:

• Daily management of the herd and ensuring animal welfare are the top priorities.
• Milking to a high standard, ensuring the parlour is kept clean and safe to operate.
• Treating & identifying illnesses and informing the senior team of any observations.
• TMR feeding and be responsible for calculating rations and feeding accordingly.
• Supporting with grass management when needed.
• Supporting with dry cow management, calving cows and colostrum protocols.
• Keeping the overall farm tidy and safe to operate.
• General stock person & yard work

•  A full UK Driving license.
• Proof of UK right to work
• Telehandler license with extensive experience operating one
• AI qualification required
• Demonstrate previous experience in dairy farming
• Be enthusiastic, alert and able to utilise data effectively
• Show quality organisational skills and high attention to detail
• Have a positive working attitude and want to succeed

• Shift Pattern – Open to discussion
• £33,000 – £36,000 per annum
• Accommodation available