Head Herdsperson: Robot Maintenance & On-site Housing

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

House provided

Job summary

The University of Nottingham’s Centre for Dairy Science Innovation seeks a Head Herd Person (Robot Maintenance) at Sutton Bonington to join a small, dedicated team operating a leading-edge dairy facility with up to 350 cows and campus research links. The role requires independent workload management, hands-on animal husbandry and stockmanship, and a valid driving licence for vehicle operations.

At least an HND/BTEC in Agriculture or equivalent is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: HND/BTEC in Agriculture or equivalent relevant experience.
• Driving licence is essential for operating university vehicles.
• Experience in animal husbandry and stockmanship to maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage workload and duties on a dairy farm.
• Perform conventional animal husbandry and stockmanship tasks.
• Operate university vehicles in the course of duties and maintain high standards.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Stockmanship

Driving licence

Teamwork

Education

HND/BTEC in Agriculture

Job description

The University of Nottingham’s Centre for Dairy Science Innovation seeks a Head Herd Person (Robot Maintenance) at Sutton Bonington to join a small, dedicated team operating a leading-edge dairy facility with up to 350 cows and campus research links. The role requires independent workload management, hands-on animal husbandry and stockmanship, and a valid driving licence for vehicle operations.

At least an HND/BTEC in Agriculture or equivalent is expected.