Herdsperson – Dairy Farm - Gloucestershire - £30,000- £40,000 + Accommodation

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Job summary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists in Gloucestershire is seeking an experienced Herdsperson for a dairy farm near Gloucestershire. The role focuses on day-to-day herd management, milking, and ensuring herd health and welfare on a 600-cow farm with a 50-point rotary parlour.

Accommodation on-site is available, and the position offers a salary of £30,000–£40,000 depending on experience. A reliable, team-spirited candidate with dairy experience is desired.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Right to work in UK or valid visa.
• Experience with dairy herd management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care and management of the dairy herd daily.
• Monitor herd health, fertility and welfare.
• Milk the herd and support parlour operations.
• Calf rearing and youngstock management.
• Carry out routine herd health and treatments.
• Identify and report health or welfare concerns.
• Support fertility and breeding programmes.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
• Carry out general dairy duties.

Skills

Dairy farming

Milking routines

Stockmanship

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2

Scottish NVQ Level 2

Tools

Tractor experience

Job description

Herdsperson – Dairy Farm – Gloucestershire – £30,000- £40,000 + Accommodation

The Job:

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Herdsperson to join a well established and progressive dairy farm in Gloucestershire. The farm is home to a herd of around 600 cows, milked twice a day through a 50 point rotary parlour. The cows are housed all year round, with a strong focus on herd health, welfare and performance.

Key responsibilities:

• Day to day care and management of the dairy herd
• Monitoring herd health, fertility and welfare
• Milking and supporting the smooth running of the parlour
• Calf rearing and youngstock management
• Carrying out routine herd health and treatments
• Identifying and reporting any health or welfare concerns
• Supporting fertility and breeding programmes
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• General dairy duties as required

The Candidate:

• Previous dairy experience
• Experience with milking and general dairy routines
• Good stockmanship and attention to detail
• A genuine passion for working with cattle
• A reliable and hardworking approach
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Tractor experience would also be advantageous, although the main focus of the role will be herd management.

The Package:

• Salary £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
• On farm accommodation available, suitable for single occupancy
• Opportunity to join an established and progressive dairy business
• Good long-term opportunity for the right person

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.