Herd Manager job in Wales

4xtrahands; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in North Wales is seeking a Herd Manager for day-to-day operations of a 450 cow farm. The ideal candidate will have experience in herd management and enjoy milking cows. Responsibilities include coordinating with the farm manager, managing herd activities, and ensuring smooth operations in a beautiful location. Accommodation is provided, making this an attractive opportunity for the right person.

Benefits

Accommodation included

Seasonal work opportunity for partner

Qualifications

• Experience with herd management needed.
• A pleasant and amenable character is required.
• Must enjoy milking cows and running a simple system.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day herd operations for a 450 cow farm.
• Coordinate with farm manager on-site for problem solving.
• Conduct milking in a pleasant parlour.

Skills

Herd management experience

Teamwork

Milking cows

Job description

Overview

Day to day herd management of a 450 cow predominantly spring calving grass based system on a beautiful location in North Wales

Job Details

• Job Length: Permanent
• Dates: Start: 1/10/2025; Finish: Not Specified
• Pay: 3000
• Hours: 50

Accommodation

• Accommodation: Yes
• Type: House/Flat
• Price: Included house & bills
• Other Information: Seasonal work for partner on the same farm

Location & Transport

• Distance from shops and amenities: 6 miles to town
• Driving Licence Required: Full UK Driving Licence

Requirements & Details

• Smokers Accepted: No
• Training: Available but we seek someone with experience of herd management and working well with a team, amenable character, enjoys milking cows and running a simple system
• Farm Details: 34:68 swing over, 150ha grazing platform, part of a wider business with very good local milkers and calf rearers
• Role involves a lot of milking in a pleasant parlour; milk in 2-3 hrs with two people
• Equipment: 2025 JCB pivot steer for feeding, good silage pit next to feed pad/cubicles. Slats, big scraper, big lagoon, no road crossings
• Herd Manager will work with the farm manager who lives on site but works between 4 sites, so there is a responsibility to solve problems and carry accountability