Dairy Herdsperson: Robotic Milking & Calf Rearing

4Xtrahands Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

4Xtrahands Limited on a family farm near Thirsk, North Yorkshire, is seeking a proactive herdsperson to join a small, friendly team. The role covers day-to-day care of a 130-cow dairy herd (plus followers and store cattle) with robotic milking and modern facilities.

You'll be responsible for maintaining animal welfare, achieving successful AI results, udder hygiene, calf rearer responsibilities, and contributing to profitably increasing production while keeping systems clean and well maintained.

Qualifications

• Experience in dairy farming.
• Must have a full UK driving license.
• Desirable ability to DIY AI and hoof trim; training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day care of the dairy herd.
• Maintain high standards of animal welfare and cleanliness.
• Achieve successful AI results.
• Plan for and meet hygiene standards.
• Assist with increasing production profitability.
• Perform basic maintenance of robots and dairy hygiene.
• Rear calves and youngstock.

Skills

Dairy farming experience

Full driving license

DIY AI and hoof trim (desirable)

Job description

4Xtrahands Limited on a family farm near Thirsk, North Yorkshire, is seeking a proactive herdsperson to join a small, friendly team. The role covers day-to-day care of a 130-cow dairy herd (plus followers and store cattle) with robotic milking and modern facilities.

You'll be responsible for maintaining animal welfare, achieving successful AI results, udder hygiene, calf rearer responsibilities, and contributing to profitably increasing production while keeping systems clean and well maintained.