Assistant Herdsperson job - Norfolk

4xtrahands; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in dairy farming seeks a dedicated dairy herdsperson to oversee 400 autumn calving cows. The successful candidate will manage herd health, conduct daily milking, and uphold high welfare standards. This permanent position offers accommodation options for the right applicant and requires a strong work ethic in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

On Farm Accommodation

Various housing options

Qualifications

• Experience in dairy farming and cow management is essential.
• Positive can-do attitude required to work in a team.
• Full UK driving license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage health and productivity of dairy herd, focusing on milking process.
• Perform daily milking using modern equipment, ensuring hygiene.
• Monitor cow signals for health issues and manage records.

Skills

Cow management

Milking process

Grassland management

Animal welfare

Tools

Agrinet software

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced dairy herdsperson to our team, looking after 400 autumn calving cows. The primary responsibility of the role is to manage the health and productivity of our dairy herd, with a particular focus on the milking process. The ideal candidate will be passionate about dairy farming, have a strong work ethic, and be committed to maintaining high animal welfare standards. A positive, can-do attitude to fit in with a dynamic team is a must for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

•All aspects cow related. Take ownership for herd performance to a high standard

•Perform daily milking of cows using modern milking equipment, ensuring efficient and hygienic collection of milk.

•Grassland management experience would be of benefit

•Block calving would be of benefit

•Monitor cow signals. Lameness, Bulling cows, ill cows, poor condition cows

•Record keeping in diaries and on uniform to a high standard

•Record keeping, use of Agrinet software a benefit

•Meet performance targets for the dairy unit for cow health and Arla contract

benchmarks

•Identify lists for foot trimmer, vet, and group changes. Check against date and existing lists and follow to farms protocol

Salary: TBC

Hours : 55-60 hours per week (Annualised contract peaks and troughs)

Benefits: On Farm Accommodation suitable for the correct applicant

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their experience and suitability for the role to:

Job Length

Permanent

Dates

Start: 1/09/2025,
Finish: Not Specified

Pay

TBC

Hours

55

> BESbswy Accommodation Accommodation

Yes

Accommodation Type

House/Flat

Accommodation Price

none

Other Accommodation Information

Accommodation could be provided for the right candidate, various options available

More Information Distance from shops and amenities

Not Specified

Smokers Accepted?

Yes

Driving Licence Required?

Full UK Driving Licence

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