Newly renovated 3-bedroom semi-detached cottage
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Open to discussing shift pattern
Essential criteria:
· 2 years of experience in dairy herd management, ideally at a senior or lead herdsman level
· AI qualification
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 a Senior Herdsperson, you will take a lead role in the day-to-day management of the herd. You will be responsible for:
- Supporting the Herd Manager with fertility, utilising data provided by heat detection collars to aid high animal welfare.
- Day-to-day management of the herds' health and well-being.
- Working in collaboration with the wider farm team regarding farm audits, feed input, milk production, and the breeding of the dairy herd.
- Utilising the data provided by Uniform and heat detection collars.
- Ensuring the farm is kept tidy & safe to operate.
- Liaising with vets & nutritionists.
- Support the night milking team as and when required.
The successful candidate will:
- Have 2 years of experience in dairy herd management, ideally at a senior or lead herdsman level
- Be AI qualified
- Possess excellent animal handling and husbandry skills
- Have the ability to supervise, train and motivate a small team
- Have good knowledge of fertility, nutrition, milk quality and modern herd software
- Have a desire to develop your skills and grow with the business
- Have experience working in intensive farming.
- Hold a full UK Driving license is required for this role.
- A newly renovated three-bedroom semi-detached farmhouse is situated on the farm.
- The farm is managed with a modern-day outlook on people management.
- Open to discussing shift patterns that suit both the business needs and the needs of the successful candidate.
- Genuine competitive salary offered
- Progression opportunities
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