Dairy Herd Manager | Milking Lead & Animal Care

LKL Services Ltd; England; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-farm housing

Competitive salary

Résumé du poste

LKL Services Ltd seeks a hands-on dairy farm manager for our green-field site in south Leicestershire. You will work with the farm manager and staff to maximise milking efficiency, herd welfare and productivity.

Responsibilities include supervising milking, managing the herd, implementing vaccination protocols, and maintaining records in Uniform and Crystal. An AI qualification plus a valid UK driving licence are essential; on-site housing is available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in dairy herd management and milking operations.
• Experience implementing vaccination policies and animal health protocols.
• Strong record-keeping skills for herd performance and welfare.

Responsabilités

• Milking cows regularly and supervising the dairy team.
• Oversee the dairy unit and calf/beef units in conjunction with the farm manager.
• Ensure animal welfare is prioritised and protocols are followed.
• Manage vaccination policy and disease prevention strategies.
• Report herd data to senior staff and external consultants/vets.
• Oversee foot health and routine trimming planning.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Herd management

Animal welfare

Data reporting

Dairy farming experience

Formation

AI qualification

Foot trimming qualification

Full UK Driving Licence

Right to work in UK

Outils

Uniform/Crystal reporting

Description du poste

LKL Services Ltd seeks a hands-on dairy farm manager for our green-field site in south Leicestershire. You will work with the farm manager and staff to maximise milking efficiency, herd welfare and productivity.

Responsibilities include supervising milking, managing the herd, implementing vaccination protocols, and maintaining records in Uniform and Crystal. An AI qualification plus a valid UK driving licence are essential; on-site housing is available.