Herdsperson/2IC-300 grazing cows on brand new unit-North Leicestershire-RSweb2802

Lkl Services Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dairy farm in Leicestershire is seeking a Herdsperson/2IC to join their team milking 300 mainly Friesian x Holstein cows. This position offers a highly competitive salary along with bonus schemes and accommodation free from rent and council tax. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic, have prior dairy farm experience, and be self-motivated. Responsibilities include milking and maintaining high standards on the farm.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Accommodation free from rent and council tax

Qualifications

• Previous experience on dairy farms with very high standards.
• Must be an independent thinker and highly motivated.

Responsibilities

• Help run the farm and maximize milk from grazed grass.
• Responsible for looking after the farm during holiday periods.
• Milking and feeding responsibilities.

Skills

Enthusiastic and versatile assistant

Experience on dairy farms

Independent thinker and highly motivated

Foot trimming and AI knowledge

Job description

Herdsperson/2IC - 300 grazing cows on brand new unit - North Leicestershire

East Midlands

Reference: RSweb2802

Job Summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a small enthusiastic team milking 300 mainly Friesian x Holstein cows in the picturesque county of Leicestershire.

Job Skills

• Very enthusiastic and versatile assistant to help run the farm and maximise milk from grazed grass.
• Previous experience on dairy farms and very high standards.
• Milk once a day in general; feed/scrape once a day in conjunction with the manager.
• Independent thinker and highly motivated.
• Foot trimming and AI preferable but not essential.
• Responsible for looking after the farm during holiday periods and weekend work.

Job Description

The herd is milked through a brand-new 24:48 herringbone parlour with ACR’s, feeders and a circular backing gate; paddock grazed for as long as the weather dictates (generally February – Nov) and are housed in a brand-new cubicle shed during the winter where they are fed a semi TMR. Regular grass measuring takes place on a weekly basis. All data is inputted onto software to give a grass wedge.

The herd is a late spring block and are all calved to beef, keeping a simple system for everyone.

In return for your effort, we offer a highly competitive salary with bonus schemes, regular time off and accommodation free from rent and council tax. The house available is a lovely 3-bedroom cottage, next to the farm, which is double glazed and has central heating.

Contact

For an informal conversation, please ring Rob Stephenson on 07557 920255.

*No overseas applicants without a work visa*