Newly renovated 3-bedroom semi-detached cottage
£38,000 - £42,000 per annum, DOE
11 on 3 off
Essential criteria:
· year experience in a senior dairy role.
· Previous experience utilising Data from Uniform.
NOTE - You will work directly for the farm, not through REAL Success.
Our Farm
We are a high-yielding, family farm covering 1200 acres. Our 900 Holstein all-year-round calving flying herd yields 12,000 litres. We milk three times a day using a GEA 50-point rotary parlour with Northern Dairy Teatwand and brush. Our milk is supplied on an Arla 360 contract. Our cows are housed all year round, and we have a team of 15 full-time staff, with additional support provided by a night team.
We are an award-winning, reputable farm looking to offer this brand new stock-focused role to a keen, motivated individual.
Your Role
As an Assistant Herd Manager, you will take be responsible for:
Taking the lead on utilising data provided by Uniform and heat detection collars to aid high animal welfare and fertility.
Day-to-day management of the herds' health and well-being.
Collaborating with the farm team regarding farm audits, milk production, and the breeding of the dairy herd.
Leading the team effectively, supporting the Herd Manager with timely communication to support the team and business to achieve high standards of animal well-being and team morale.
Supporting with Herd Health Plans and standard operating procedures relating to calf rearing, including vaccination plans, vet recommendations and associated protocols related to animal health.
Monitoring and measuring lameness, feeding operations and calf growth rates.
Ensuring all dairy records are kept up to date.
Working alongside the Herd Manager to regularly review animal records and performance to prevent and identity issues.
Requirements
You
The successful candidate will:
Have 1 year of experience in a senior dairy role.
Possess a strong ability to communicate effectively with team members.
Have previous experience utilising data from Uniform and Heat Collars.
Be AI qualified.
Have excellent animal handling and husbandry skills
Posses knowledge of fertility, nutrition, milk quality and farm audits.
Demonstrate a desire to develop your skills and grow with the business.
A full UK Driving license is required for this role.
UK Right to Work.
Benefits
The Benefits
Newly renovated three-bedroom semi-detached farmhouse situated on the farm.
The farm is managed with a modern-day outlook on people management.
on 3 off shift pattern
£38,000 - £42,000 per annum, dependent on experience