Dairy Herdsperson – Milking, Health & Welfare (Accommodation)

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Job summary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists in Gloucestershire is seeking an experienced Herdsperson for a dairy farm near Gloucestershire. The role focuses on day-to-day herd management, milking, and ensuring herd health and welfare on a 600-cow farm with a 50-point rotary parlour.

Accommodation on-site is available, and the position offers a salary of £30,000–£40,000 depending on experience. A reliable, team-spirited candidate with dairy experience is desired.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Right to work in UK or valid visa.
• Experience with dairy herd management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care and management of the dairy herd daily.
• Monitor herd health, fertility and welfare.
• Milk the herd and support parlour operations.
• Calf rearing and youngstock management.
• Carry out routine herd health and treatments.
• Identify and report health or welfare concerns.
• Support fertility and breeding programmes.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
• Carry out general dairy duties.

Skills

Dairy farming

Milking routines

Stockmanship

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2

Scottish NVQ Level 2

Tools

Tractor experience

Job description

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists in Gloucestershire is seeking an experienced Herdsperson for a dairy farm near Gloucestershire. The role focuses on day-to-day herd management, milking, and ensuring herd health and welfare on a 600-cow farm with a 50-point rotary parlour.

Accommodation on-site is available, and the position offers a salary of £30,000–£40,000 depending on experience. A reliable, team-spirited candidate with dairy experience is desired.