Assistant Herdsperson

A vacancy has arisen for an assistant herdsperson seeking a rewarding role on a well-run unit comprising of up-to-date facilities with approximately 360 Friesian cows. The unit features modern cow housing and sand cubicles and 7 years ago installed a completely new milking/handling facility with 20:40 parlour with auto shedding; now running with GEA cow scout collars.

We are looking for a team minded person who will value the opportunity to take an active role in the day to day running of this herd.

The cows are autumn block calving on a forage based/ in parlour feeding system, with yields around 8500 litres per cow. Whilst milking a part of this role it does not dominate it.

Therefore, you have the opportunity to play a broad and important role in the continued success of this business with the ability to develop a sound knowledge of herd health, fertility management, grazing/winter feeding, and hygienic milk production.

We would offer you a v...