Assistant Herdsperson

The New Blackmore Vale Magazine; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local dairy farming company in West Dorset is seeking an Assistant Herdsperson to join their dairy team. The role involves milking, herd management, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and animal welfare. Candidates should have experience with livestock, effective communication skills, and a self-motivated attitude. The company offers a competitive salary, regular time off, and accommodation upon request.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Regular time off

Accommodation available upon request

Qualifications

• Experience with livestock is essential.
• Candidates must be self-motivated and a team player.
• Practical communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Milking and herd management.
• Maintaining high cleanliness standards and animal welfare.
• Perform general farm tasks.

Skills

Experience with livestock

Team player

Practical communication skills

Job description

An opportunity is available in West Dorset on a 520 cow, high yielding modern dairy unit. Evershot Farms Ltd are looking to recruit an assistant Herdsperson to join our dairy team.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Milking/Herd management/record keeping/yard work
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and animal welfare following farm protocols
• General farm tasks
• Foot trimming an advantage

In return we offer:

• A competitive salary and pension
• Regular time off
• Accommodation available on request

Experience with livestock is essential. In addition, candidates must be self-motivated, have practical communication skills and be a team player.

Please send your CV [e-mail]