Dairy Herdsperson: Robotic Milking & Training

Agricultural and Farming Jobs; Painswick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation potential

Training and development opportunities

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Africultural and Farming Jobs is seeking an Assistant Herdsperson for a progressive dairy farming operation in Gloucestershire. The role supports daily care and welfare of the dairy herd, with a modern robotic milking system and opportunities to develop practical skills.

Salary £30,000–£34,000 + 42–45 hour weeks with alternate weekends; potential accommodation and development opportunities available. The successful candidate will join a supportive team and contribute to long-term dairy success.

Qualifications

• Previous practical dairy, cattle or livestock experience.
• Experience and confidence working with livestock.
• Genuine interest in developing a career within dairy farming.
• Reliable, practical and willing to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• High standards of animal welfare.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work alternate weekends as part of the normal working rota.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day care, health and welfare of the dairy herd
• Carry out calf rearing and youngstock duties
• Assist with TMR feeding and general feeding duties
• Monitor cows and support the robotic milking system
• Identify and report any herd health or welfare concerns
• Carry out general livestock husbandry and routine farm duties
• Assist with AI and foot trimming where experienced
• Maintain high standards of animal welfare, cleanliness and biosecurity
• Work closely with the wider farm team to ensure the smooth running of the dairy unit
• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with Health & Safety procedures

Skills

Dairy cattle experience

Livestock handling

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Full UK driving licence

Robotic milking familiar

Tools

Robotic milking system

Job description

Africultural and Farming Jobs is seeking an Assistant Herdsperson for a progressive dairy farming operation in Gloucestershire. The role supports daily care and welfare of the dairy herd, with a modern robotic milking system and opportunities to develop practical skills.

Salary £30,000–£34,000 + 42–45 hour weeks with alternate weekends; potential accommodation and development opportunities available. The successful candidate will join a supportive team and contribute to long-term dairy success.