Our client is recruiting for an experienced Assistant Herdsperson to join the team on one of their dairy units
North Shropshire 700 cows
Location
The farm is located in a stunning part of North Shropshire being close to Oswestry.
The Farm
* The farm comprises of around 700 cows on a housed system.
* 70 point rotary parlour with excellent cubicles and cow facilities.
* Farming in excess of 2000 acres
* Modern machinery
* First class staff facilities on site with locker room, kitchen, board room etc
The Herd
* 700 Jerseys. Milked twice a day averaging around 7500 litres.
* All year around calving
* Replacements reared on site.
* Milk sold to Arla.
* Regular foot trimming (external) and vet routines. Fertility managed in house.
* Cows fed a full TMR diet.
The Role
* We are looking for a competent assistant herdsperson who would like a variety of work. The role offers flexibility and the opportunity to focus on your areas of strength or enjoyment.
Main tasks are as follows:
Milking- Once a day
Dry / young stock work
General stock husbandry tasks
Vet Routines
. Day to day involvement with herd management
. Tractor operations
Remuneration
. Competitive salary
. Regular time off
. Choice of accommodation. House or apartment. Free from Rent, Council tax and water
. Excellent company pension
. Involvement in a large-scale multi-unit dairy business