Herdsperson

Agricultural and Farming Jobs Agency; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family accommodation

Training opportunities

Job summary

Agricultural and Farming Jobs Agency is assisting a Gloucestershire dairy and beef farming business to recruit a Herdsperson. You will join an experienced team, caring for a large dairy herd with robotic milking and a substantial beef enterprise, with responsibilities across health, welfare, feeding and general husbandry.

Ideal candidates will have practical dairy or livestock farming experience, strong herd-handling skills, and the ability to work independently when needed, with a full UK

Qualifications

• Previous practical dairy, cattle or livestock farming experience.
• Good cattle handling and general livestock husbandry skills.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a farming team.
• Practical, reliable and proactive approach to work.
• Good awareness of herd health, welfare and biosecurity.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to take responsibility and contribute to the wider running of the farm.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work alternate weekends as part of the normal working rota.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management, care, health and welfare of the dairy herd and cattle enterprise.
• Carry out calf rearing and youngstock duties.
• Carry out TMR feeding and general feeding duties.
• Monitor cows and support robotic milking system operation.
• Identify and respond to herd health and welfare concerns.
• Carry out general cattle husbandry and routine livestock duties.
• Assist with breeding and fertility work as appropriate to experience.
• Maintain high standards of animal welfare, cleanliness and biosecurity.
• Carry out routine checks and maintenance of farm machinery and equipment.
• Identify machinery faults and report or address minor issues.

Skills

Dairy farming

Cattle husbandry

Independent worker

Teamwork

Biosecurity

Driving licence

Weekend availability

Robotic milking systems

Calf rearing

Machinery maintenance

Job description

Herdsperson - Dairy & Beef Farm

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant must have existing Right to Work in the UK.

Do you have strong practical experience working with dairy cattle or within a mixed livestock farming environment?

Are you confident with day-to-day cattle husbandry and ready to take on greater responsibility within an established farming team?

Are you looking for a long-term Herdsperson position offering family accommodation, varied responsibilities and the opportunity to continue developing your skills?

Location of the Job

Gloucestershire

Salary & Benefits Package

• Competitive - depending on experience
• Family accommodation available
• Approximately 42-45 hours per week, including alternate weekend working
• Training and development opportunities
• Long-term opportunity within a progressive family farming business

About the Company

Our client is an established family-run farming business in Gloucestershire, operating substantial dairy and beef enterprises.

The dairy unit comprises approximately 280 milking cows using a modern robotic milking system, alongside a large beef enterprise of approximately 1,000 cattle. The business has an established team and is looking to recruit an experienced Herdsperson who can become an important part of the livestock operation.

This is a varied, hands‑on position offering responsibility across herd health, welfare, feeding, youngstock and general livestock husbandry, with the opportunity to contribute to the wider day‑to‑day running of the farm.

Herdsperson - The Job Role Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Herdsperson to join this progressive dairy and beef farming business.

Working as part of an established team, you will play an active role in the day‑to‑day care, health and welfare of the cattle, with responsibility for a broad range of practical livestock duties. The role would suit somebody with good dairy or cattle experience who is confident working independently when required and is keen to take on greater responsibility.

With a robotic milking system in place, this is a modern dairy operation offering a different working pattern to a traditional parlour‑based system. The wider beef enterprise also provides variety and the opportunity to use broader cattle husbandry skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management, care, health and welfare of the dairy herd and wider cattle enterprise
• Carry out calf rearing and youngstock duties
• Carry out TMR feeding and general feeding duties
• Monitor cows and support the effective operation of the robotic milking system
• Identify and respond appropriately to herd health and welfare concerns
• Carry out general cattle husbandry and routine livestock duties across the dairy and beef enterprises
• Assist with breeding and fertility work as appropriate to experience
• Maintain high standards of animal welfare, cleanliness and biosecurity
• Carry out routine checks, basic maintenance and upkeep of farm machinery and equipment
• Identify machinery or equipment faults and report or address minor issues where appropriate
• Work closely with the wider farm team to ensure the smooth running of the livestock operation
• Maintain accurate records where required
• Maintain a safe, clean and tidy working environment
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with Health & Safety procedures

Essential Candidate Skills & Experience

• Previous practical dairy, cattle or livestock farming experience
• Good cattle handling and general livestock husbandry skills
• Confidence working independently and as part of a farming team
• A practical, reliable and proactive approach to work
• Good awareness of herd health, welfare and biosecurity
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to take responsibility and contribute to the wider running of the farm
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work alternate weekends as part of the normal working rota

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with robotic milking systems
• Calf rearing and youngstock experience
• TMR feeding experience
• Artificial insemination (AI) experience
• Foot trimming experience
• Practical machinery maintenance and basic repair skills
• Experience operating tractors, loaders or other agricultural machinery
• Experience working across both dairy and beef cattle enterprises

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