Herd Manager, Warwickshire

LKL Services Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run farm in Warwickshire is seeking an experienced herd manager to drive operations forward. The ideal candidate will have strong herd management experience and team leadership abilities. This position offers a competitive salary, a modern 3-bedroom house, and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team. Candidates must have a passion for maintaining high standards in herd health and production.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Housing provided free from rent and rates

Regular time off

Qualifications

• Previous experience in managing a herd of cows.
• Ability to make day-to-day decisions.
• Skills to liaise with farm professionals for herd health.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily management of the herd.
• Ensure herd health and milk production meet high standards.
• Work effectively as part of a team.

Skills

Herd management experience

Team leadership

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

We have a vacancy for an experienced and dedicated herd manager looking to take this exceptionally well breed herd forwards. The 400-acre family farm near Shipston on Stour in Warwickshire is predominately down to grass, whole crop wheat and maize, and whilst being intensive they have a passion for conservation and wildlife.

Key farm facts

• 24:24 Westfalia parlour with cluster flush
• 400 pedigree cows with a herd average of 13,000 litres and 1000KG of milk solids
• 3 times per day milking
• Replacements reared off site, calves sold at 3-4 weeks.
• AYR calving with a level milk profile
• Cows bedded on sand cubicles
• TMR feed
• RMS
• Owners, 5 full time plus local part-time and relief staff

The ideal candidate would have previous experience in managing both a herd of cows and small team with the drive and determination to help move the business further. You would be involved in all day-to-day decisions and liaise with the farm professionals to ensure both herd health and milk production is maintained to the current high standards. Attention to detail, flexibility, ability to think for themselves and also work well as part of a team are key attributes as well as having excellent communication skills.

In return we can offer a highly competitive salary to reflect the importance of this position along with a modern 3-bedroom house free from rent and rates along with regular time off.

For an informal discussion please contact Adrian Edwards on 07824 480196.

*No overseas applicants without a work visa*