assistant

MA Healthcare Ltd; Quorn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation

Bonus schemes

Regular time off

Job summary

LKL Services Ltd in Leicestershire is seeking a very enthusiastic dairy farm assistant to help run a busy dairy operation. You will work with 350 cows, primarily Friesian x Holstein, using a modern parlour and grazing system.

The role involves maintaining high standards, thinking independently, and supporting AI and foot trimming where needed. Accommodation is provided in a three-bedroom cottage near the farm, with no rent or council tax, and a competitive salary with bonus schemes.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience on dairy farms.
• High standards in all tasks.
• Foot trimming and AI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily farm operations to maximise milk yield.
• Manage grazing programmes and data input to the grass wedge.
• Ensure cattle welfare, housing and overall farm hygiene.

Skills

Dairy farming experience

Enthusiastic attitude

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work within an enthusiastic team milking 350 mainly Friesian x Holstein cows in the picturesque county of Leicestershire.

We require a very enthusiastic and versatile assistant to help run the farm and maximise the amount of milk obtained from grazed grass.

The herd is milked through a modern herringbone parlour with ACR's, ADF, and feeders; paddock grazed for as long as the weather dictates (generally February - Nov) and are housed in cubicles during the winter where they are fed block cut silage. Regular grass measuring takes place on a weekly basis. All data is inputted onto software to give a grass wedge.

The successful candidate will be a very enthusiastic person who has previous experience on dairy farms and has very high standards in whatever they do. They must also be able to think for themselves and be highly motivated. Foot trimming and AI are preferable for this role.

LKL Services Ltd

We offer a highly competitive salary with bonus schemes, regular time off and accommodation., In return for your efforts, we offer a highly competitive salary with bonus schemes, regular time off and accommodation free from rent and council tax. The house available is a lovely 3-bed cottage near the farm, which is double glazed and has central heating.