Herdsperson & Milking Lead - Farm Living + Benefits

Farminguk; Wales; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday

Pension contributions

Free one-bedroom flat

Job summary

Farminguk is seeking an enthusiastic herdsperson for our 200 milking cow and 200 head beef family farm in Pembrokeshire. The role covers hygienic milking, daily herd care, and records maintenance, with grassland tasks and calving season work.

Experience with AI and tractor driving is advantageous, and a full driving licence is required. A one-bedroom flat attached to the farmhouse is available rent-free for the duration of employment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a dairy herd preferred.
• Hygienic milking routine experience preferred.
• Full driving licence and tractor experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Milking duties with emphasis on hygiene to maintain milk quality.
• Oversee day-to-day herd health and welfare and keep records.
• Assist with grassland monitoring, calf de-budding, yard scraping, feeding, and field operations.

Skills

Tractor driving

Full driving licence

Livestock handling

Job description

Farminguk is seeking an enthusiastic herdsperson for our 200 milking cow and 200 head beef family farm in Pembrokeshire. The role covers hygienic milking, daily herd care, and records maintenance, with grassland tasks and calving season work.

Experience with AI and tractor driving is advantageous, and a full driving licence is required. A one-bedroom flat attached to the farmhouse is available rent-free for the duration of employment.