Assistant Herd Manager / 2IC - Cheshire - £40,000 - £60,000 + Accommodation + Benefits

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Amesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Council tax covered

Training opportunities

Job summary

A well established dairy farm in Cheshire is seeking an experienced Herdsperson / 2IC to join the team. You will oversee milking, herd management, feeding, grazing and general farm operations.

The role offers a salary of £40,000 to £60,000 per year, accommodation and benefits. The farm operates a grassland-based system with a Waikato rotary parlour and no robotic milking, with potential for training and development.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or Scottish NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Right to work in the UK or valid visa permitting employment.

Responsibilities

• Milking and general herd management.
• Managing feed and grazing, including grass measuring and use of a plate meter.
• Herd health and fertility.
• Yard and tractor work.
• Bedding down animals when required.
• Supporting the day to day running of the dairy operation.

Skills

Herd management

Team leadership

Milking

Tractor work

Grassland management

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Plate meter

Job description

Assistant Herd Manager / 2IC - Cheshire - £40,000 - £60,000 + Accommodation + Benefits

Employer:

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists

Location:

Cheshire, North West, CH3

Pay:

£40,000 to £60,000 per year, Accommodation + Benefits

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

30/10/2026

About this job

• Cheshire - £40,000 - £60,000 + Accommodation + Benefits The Job: A well established dairy farm is seeking an experienced Herdsperson / 2IC to join the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Milking and general herd management
• Managing feed and grazing, including grass measuring and use of a plate meter
• Herd health and fertility
• Yard and tractor work
• Bedding down animals when required
• Supporting the day to day running of the dairy operation The Company: - 650 spring calving dairy cows - 50 point Waikato rotary parlour
• Twice a day milking
• Grazing based system, with cows housed during winter
• Closed herd, with all youngstock reared on farm
• Average yield of approximately 7,500 litres
• High-quality facilities with a strong focus on animal welfare
• No robotic milking
• The Candidate:
• Managing and organising a small team
• Grassland management
• Maintaining high standards of animal health and welfare
• Foot trimming
• AI experience is desirable This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced dairy worker looking to take on a responsible position within a well run spring calving herd.

The Package:

• Attractive salary, dependent on experience and suitable for the role
• Rent free accommodation with council tax covered
• Current accommodation is a 3-bedroom apartment approximately 3 miles from the farm
• Potential for alternative/larger accommodation where required
• Training and development opportunities, both on and off farm Additional information The salary is flexible and will reflect the experience and abilities of the successful candidate.

Candidate Requirements All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for.

Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.