Herdsperson

FarmWell; Horley; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-farm cottage

Job summary

FarmWell in the United Kingdom is seeking a reliable assistant to join a two-person team on a 350-cow dairy farm. The role focuses on day-to-day management within an autumn block calving, forage-based system, cubicle-housed cows, self-feed in mangers and concentrates in the parlour.

There is potential to contribute to fertility and milk quality while gaining input into youngstock management. The successful candidate will join a well-known farming family business, with excellent facilities, a

Qualifications

• Solid dairy background required.
• Assists with day-to-day routine and management.
• Contributes to fertility and milk quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily management of a 350-cow herd.
• Support youngstock handling and welfare.
• Contribute to forage-based system efficiency and calving programme.

Skills

Dairy experience

Team player

Reliability

Calving knowledge

Job description

A contract vacancy is currently available for an enthusiastic, ambitious person to complete the primary two-man team.

We seek a reliable assistant with a solid dairy background looking to progress their career by assisting with the day-to-day routine and management of a 350-cow herd on a recognised tight autumn block calving, forage-based system. The herd is cubicle housed, with easy-feed grass/maize silage fed as self-feed and in mangers, with concentrates fed in the 16:32 DTL parlour.

There is the opportunity for the successful applicant to join a large, well known dairy farming family business, focussing on fertility, quality milk production from forage/grazing, and have an input with the youngstock, with the added benefit of general support from this committed farming operation.

The unit has an excellent farm team and is well equipped with auto foot bathing and Cow Manager Heat Detection in addition to the excellent facilities and a first-class work environment.

The job also offers an attractive, 3-bedroom cottage on the farm grounds, free from council tax, rent and rates along with a very good income, and regular time off.

*No overseas applicants without a work visa*