We require a self‑motivated and experienced herdsperson to help run all elements of a modern and progressive dairy farm near Shrewsbury.
Responsibilities
* Helping the manager with the day‑day running of the high yielding herd
* Milking
* Foot trimming (experience preferable)
* Calf and youngstock work
* Herd health & fertility
* Record keeping
The farm has a recently installed HB parlour with ACRs, milk meters, auto‑shedding gate, and backing gate to milk the 350 high YIELDING Pedigree Holstein cows twice a day. Modern cow housing and new machinery make this a very efficient farm with excellent working conditions. This is a varied role which involves hoof trimming, calf and youngstock feeding, with some milking when necessary.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have previous experience on a similar farm, be able to think for themselves, motivate and challenge staff, and work alongside others in this successful business.
Benefits
In return we offer a competitive salary with bonus schemes, a lovely 3‑bed house close to the farm, free from rent and council tax. This is an opportunity to be a key part in a successful and progressive business.
Contact
For an informal discussion please call Rob Stephenson on 07557 920255.
Notice
No overseas applicants without a work visa
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