We are looking for an enthusiastic forward thinking individual to join our grass based dairy business.
The Benefits;
· Every other weekend off & a day off in the week
· Open to discussion on hours
· Accommodation on site
· £30-35k package DOE.
The Business
· 240 crossbred cows plus followers running a simple forage based system milked through GEA 18:36 swing over 2x day.
· We run a split block calving system calving in two 10 week blocks.
· Grazing grass during the summer & forage based diet during the winter.
· Based between Blandford & Salisbury
· Supply milk to Wyke Farms
· Managed day to day by business owner.
The Role
· Full time, effective 5-day week working every other weekend & day off in the week.
· Varied role which will include but not limited to;
* Milking daily to high standard, keeping parlour clean and tidy.
* Calf rearing
* Spotting & treating illness.
* Feeding using feeder wagon.
* Keeping basic records
* General yard & machine operating, to include scraping & bedding.
* Ensuring farm is kept tidy.
* Potential to AI, foot trimming etc.
· A varied role you can develop your career with training and support.
The right person will;
· Demonstrate previous experience in agriculture.
· Be a team player, leading & communicating with the team.
· Be reliable, honest & happy to adapt.
· Hold a full UK driving licence.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person