Ambitious Senior Herdsperson-Hailsham, East Sussex-JPweb2767

Lkl Services Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise agricole dynamique recherche un responsable pour la gestion d'un troupeau de 500 vaches laitières. Le poste propose un excellent package de rémunération, d'excellentes conditions de logement et un cadre de travail enrichissant. Le candidat idéal aura une passion pour l'élevage et l'agriculture, et jouera un rôle clé dans le développement futur de l'exploitation.

Benefits

Logement fourni

104 jours de congé par an

Qualifications

• Expertise dans la gestion de troupeaux laitiers, en particulier dans l'élevage de Holstein/Friesian.
• Capacité à travailler dans un environnement agricole exigeant.

Responsibilities

• Gestion quotidienne de la production laitière et des soins aux animaux.
• Supervision de l'équipe et coordination des activités opérationnelles.

Skills

Gestion d'équipe

Production laitière

Education

Expérience en gestion de troupeau

Job description

South East

Added 16 Jun 2025

Job Summary

Our team seeks a livestock enthusiast to join them on this progressive dairy unit in a great location not far from the Eastbourne coast.

Job Skills

To take a responsible role within the team; the successful applicant will have the opportunity of becoming involved in all aspects of the management and production of the herd.

500

South East

JPweb2767

Job Description

This role focuses on the herd of currently 500 high yielding Holstein/Friesian cows.

Milking currently through a 20:40 DTL parlour, with ADF, Heat Time, Auto Shedding and comprehensive handling facilities.Calving in an autumn/winter block, the cows are housed in recently constructed first class conditions throughout and have yields in excess of 10,000 litres per cow.

This position can develop as the unit develops. A 60-point rotary parlour is currently under construction with full supporting facilities and expansion into the sand bed cubicle housing as the unit grows to a 700-cow unit.

Along with first class structure, this vacancy also offers excellent family accommodation, an excellent remuneration package and above average regular, quality time off.

If you are interested and would like an informal chat with a view to meeting us all, please contact James Picot on 07802 596633.

*No overseas applicants without a work visa*

FACT SHEET

Location: The business is situated 8 miles inland of Eastbourne, and 3 miles from the market town of Hailsham. In Hailsham and the local village of Upper Dicker, there are a good selection of primary and secondary schools, shops, and facilities.

The Dairy Unit: The herd will be milked for their last winter in a 20:40 parlour with ADF and auto shedding within the handling facilities for AI, foot trimming etc. The unit is well laid out and all milking and dry cows are housed on sand-based cubicles. The herd are housed in new sand cubicle accommodation. All youngstock are removed from the unit at 48 hours of age to the farm’s off lying youngstock unit.

The Dairy Herd:Autumn calving from early August through to November. The 500-cow herd yields in excess of 10,000 litres on twice a day milking. The cows are complete diet fed on a ration of maize and grass silage with additional straights, no feeding in the parlour.

The Farm: Primrose and Parkwood Farms are amalgamated to form a 500-acre intensive dairy farm. Approximately 200 acres of maize and 300 acres of grassland are cropped. In addition, there is an equestrian enterprise, farm trail and let shooting and fishing. It is anticipated that the farm will qualify for entry level stewardship this year.

The Accommodation: The farm will provide an excellent standard of accommodation with a bungalow on the farm in a beautiful spot, this will be available free from rent, rates, and council tax.

The Role: To take a responsible role within the team; the successful applicant will have the opportunity of becoming involved in all aspects of the management and production of the herd.

Remuneration: Depending on age and experience.

Time Off: 104-days per contract year.

Summary: This is a progressive farming business, the key facilities are currently under construction with a 60-point rotary parlour with a full set of handling facilities and expanded housing for the herd target sizer of 700 cows.