Herdsperson

Harper Adams University; Edgmond Marsh; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Accommodation

Pension

Sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Résumé du poste

Harper Adams University dairy unit is seeking an experienced Herdsperson to care for a herd of 400 Holstein cows on a 40-point GEA rotary, with milking three times daily and strict attention to milk hygiene.

The role offers training to develop new skills, a 10 days on/4 days off rota, possible on-site accommodation, and a benefits package including pension, sick pay, bank holidays and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Qualifications

• Experience as herdsperson in dairy farming.
• Experience with high-yield dairy cows.
• Knowledge of milk hygiene and milking practices.
• Ability to calve cows and maintain accurate records.

Responsabilités

• Milk cows three times daily with attention to milk hygiene.
• Maintain accurate herd records and routine milking routines.
• Assist with calving and foot trimming when needed.
• Support development of new skills through provided training.

Connaissances

Milking

Dairy herd management

Record keeping

Foot trimming

Description du poste

A key part of the dairy team, we are recruiting an experienced Herdsperson with a focus on the care of the farm's high yielding 400 Holstiens which are milked through a 40-point GEA internal rotary 3 times a day following best principles of milk and dairy hygiene. We are looking for a motivated team member, with a willingness to develop new skills with training provided. Milking up to two shifts per day focused on clean milk production, with attention to detail is essential. Capability of foot trimming is an advantage, the ability to calve cows, as well as maintain accurate records, is also required.

• 10 days on and 4 days off continous rota
• Accommodation may be available (6-minute walk / 2-minute drive from the farm)
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays and closure days, excellent pension scheme, sick pay and Employee Assistance Programme