Herdsperson

FarmWell; England; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus schemes

Regular time off

Accommodation provided

Job summary

FarmWell is seeking a highly enthusiastic herdsperson to help run a dairy farm in the South Lakes region, milking 300 cows. The role involves maximizing milk yield from grazed grass, working with a 24:48 HB parlour, and managing data on grass wedge.

A senior or 2IC candidate is possible, with accommodation provided and a competitive salary with bonuses. You should have previous dairy farm experience, be highly motivated, able to think independently, and adapt to paddock grazing schedules

Qualifications

• Previous experience on dairy farms.
• Very enthusiastic and versatile with high standards.

Responsibilities

• Help run the farm and maximise milk from grazed grass.
• Maintain high care standards and adapt to weather-driven grazing schedules.
• Work with the 24:48 HB parlour system and feed management.
• Input and monitor grass measurements and data in the farm software.

Skills

Dairy farming experience

Motivated and self-driven

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work within an enthusiastic team milking 300 mainly Friesian x Holstein cows in the picturesque South Lakes region.

We require a very enthusiastic and versatile herdsperson to help run the farm and maximise the amount of milk obtained from grazed grass.

The herd is milked through a 24:48 HB parlour with ACR’s and feeders; paddock grazed for as long as the weather dictates (generally February – Nov) and are housed in cubicles during the winter where they are fed block cut silage. Regular grass measuring takes place on a weekly basis. All data is inputted onto software to give a grass wedge.

The successful candidate will be a very enthusiastic person who has previous experience on dairy farms and has very high standards in whatever they do. They must also be able to think for themselves and be highly motivated. There is scope for either a senior person on the farm or an up-and coming 2IC as the farmer can be flexible with their time and input into the running of the farm.

In return for your efforts, we offer a highly competitive salary with bonus schemes, regular time off and accommodation free from rent.

• a highly competitive salary with bonus schemes
• regular time off
• accommodation free from rent

The house available is a lovely 3- bedroom family house within walking distance of the farm, which is double glazed and has central heating.

*No overseas applicants without a work visa*

For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at www.lklservices.co.uk