Head Herdsperson, 300 Cows, Cheshire

LKL Services Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful dairy business in Cheshire seeks a head herdsperson to manage a high yielding dairy herd. The ideal candidate will have management experience, be self-motivated, and excel in communication. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus schemes, and a free centrally heated farmhouse. Ideal for someone dedicated to animal welfare and able to run dairy operations effectively.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Free on-farm accommodation

Qualifications

• Management experience of high yielding cows is essential.
• Flexible, self-motivated individual with high standards required.
• Ability to run all elements of a modern dairy herd.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress the dairy herd operations.
• Ensure animal health and welfare are prioritized.
• Supervise staff and make important decisions.

Skills

Management experience of high yielding cows

Attention to detail

Good decision making

Good communication

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to become part of a successful dairy business in the heart of Cheshire. The farm has had significant investment over the years resulting in a very well equipped and efficient dairy unit and now requires a head herdsperson to take it to the next level and help progress the business further. The herd is currently housed all year round and milked a mixture of robots and herringbone parlour.

The successful candidate will already have management experience of high yielding cows. They will need to be a flexible, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual who has extremely high standards with a particular eye for attention to detail, able to think for themselves and in time be able to run all elements of a modern dairy herd.
Someone who is a good decision maker, great with staff and willing to be dedicated to animal health and welfare as well as a good communicator and manager are essential qualities for this role.

In return for your efforts, we offer a highly competitive salary with bonus schemes, regular time off and a lovely centrally heated 3-bed farmhouse on-farm, free from rent, rates and council tax.

For an informal discussion please call Rob Stephenson on 07557 920255.

*No overseas applicants without a work visa*