Enthusiastic Herd Manager-530 Cows-Newark, Nottinghamshire-RSweb2757-52a41

Lkl Services Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a thriving dairy business as a Herd Manager, overseeing operations for 530 cows. In this role, you'll manage staff, ensure milk quality, and handle grassland management. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic and proactive with dairy experience. Competitive salary with benefits and free accommodation provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus schemes

Generous time off

Free accommodation with a large garden

Qualifications

• Experience in team management and milking is required.
• Ability to maintain high standards and lead by example.
• Proactive and capable of delegating responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a large dairy unit.
• Manage staff and ensure milk quality.
• Plan fertility and manage grassland.

Skills

Team Management

Milking

Grassland Management

Staff Development

Job description

Enthusiastic Herd Manager - 530 Cows - Newark, Nottinghamshire

Job Summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a successful dairy business milking 530 cows and producing four million litres of high-quality milk for a premium Stilton maker near Newark, Nottinghamshire.

Job Skills

We are looking for a very enthusiastic and versatile Herd Manager to oversee the daily operations of this large dairy unit. The successful candidate will work closely with the herdsman, farm manager, and other staff on the 230-cow spring block-calving grazing system and the 300-cow autumn block-calving system.

Key responsibilities include staff management, overseeing youngstock rearing, ensuring milk quality, fertility planning, grassland management, staff training and mentoring, and business development.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, positive, and lead by example, maintaining high standards in all tasks.

Experience in team management, milking, grassland management (preferable but not essential), and staff development is required.

You should be ambitious, proactive, and capable of taking and delegating responsibilities to ensure smooth operations.

Additional Details

• Modern 24:48 parlour with ACRs and backing gate
• Excellent cow housing with cubicles and auto scrapers
• Two calving blocks (autumn and spring)
• Paddock grazing with good infrastructure and grassland management
• Grazing season from March to November
• TMR feeding system
• Milk sold under a premium cheese contract
• Active member of a local discussion group

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary with bonus schemes, generous time off with a mix of early and late shifts, and free accommodation (a 3/4-bedroom house with central heating, double glazing, and a large garden).

Application

For an informal discussion, please contact Rob Stephenson at 07557 920255.

*No overseas applicants without a valid work visa*