Dairy Herdsperson: Milking, Welfare & Growth

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cottage accommodation

Job summary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists are seeking an experienced Herdsperson to join a progressive dairy farming business in the United Kingdom. You’ll work in a hands-on role with cows, maintaining high welfare standards and taking responsibility for day-to-day herd management.

You’ll join an experienced team, participate in regular milking rota, including every other weekend, with 2-bedroom cottage accommodation provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with dairy cattle and confidence handling cows.
• Good understanding of livestock care and animal welfare, recognizing when attention is needed.
• Calm, patient and conscientious when working with livestock.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cows and report health or welfare concerns.
• Assist with calving and provide care around calving.
• Manage dry cows and those needing extra attention.
• Carrry out feeding, bedding and general livestock duties.
• Undertake milking as part of the farm rota, including every other weekend.
• Maintain high hygiene and welfare standards across housing and yards.
• Assist with routine farm and livestock tasks as required.
• Work with the wider farm team to run the operation safely and efficiently.
• Support visitors and educational groups on site.

Skills

Dairy cattle handling

Animal welfare

Team player

Calm under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists are seeking an experienced Herdsperson to join a progressive dairy farming business in the United Kingdom. You’ll work in a hands-on role with cows, maintaining high welfare standards and taking responsibility for day-to-day herd management.

You’ll join an experienced team, participate in regular milking rota, including every other weekend, with 2-bedroom cottage accommodation provided.