Assistant Herdsperson

Mark Allen Group

North Norfolk

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 26,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

LKL Services Ltd on a progressive farm near Litcham, Norfolk, is seeking a livestock enthusiast with proven calf rearing experience to join our team. The two units house approximately 340 crossbred cows with autumn block calving, and the calves and heifer replacements are managed in modern calf facilities.

There is the benefit of a seasonal workload and spacious 2-bedroom accommodation on the farm, with regular time off and a very competitive remuneration package.

Qualifications

Proven calf rearing experience.
Stockmanship and livestock handling skills.
Livestock enthusiast with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Rear calves in modern calf facilities with milk feeding and weaning/rearing processes.
Maintain record keeping and stockwork for calves and heifer replacements.
Perform seasonal stock work with cows and the milking herd as time allows.

Job description

Location

Fakenham, Norfolk

Salary

An excellent remuneration package, regular time off and spacious 2-bedroom accommodation on farm.

Closing date

8 Oct 2026

Sector

Farm Work & Management
Livestock
Dairy

Job Type

Farm Worker
Milker
Seasonal

Contract Type

Contract

Hours

Full Time

Job Details

We are seeking a livestock enthusiast, with a proven track record of calf rearing who would complete the team on a progressive farm near the picturesque village of Litcham.

The business, running with an emphasis on forage/grazing, comprises of two units each with approximately 340 Crossbred cows, block calving in the autumn period on each site.

There is a key area of responsibility with the calves from both units to be reared in the modern, purpose built, calf facilities on the original unit with milk feeding, weaning/rearing, record keeping and associated stockwork with all calves and the heifer replacements in particular.

There will be some seasonal stock work given the cows all calve in an autumn block. This will be with youngstock and the milking herds, as time with youngstock permits.

This position offers the benefit of a seasonal workload and hence much easier summer months, along with very good and spacious 2-bedroom accommodation with central heating, on farm, free of rent, rates and council tax, an excellent remuneration package and regular time off.

If you are looking for a challenging team role with a future, can offer a solid foundation of stockmanship, consistency and attention to detail, please contact James Picot on 07802 596633 for more details.

No overseas applicants without a work visa

For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at www.lklservices.co.uk

Company

LKL Services Ltd

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