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Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists is seeking an experienced Herdsperson for a progressive dairy farm near Gloucestershire. The role covers daily herd care, milking, and health monitoring for around 600 cows.

Responsibilities include calf rearing, fertility support, and maintaining hygiene standards. NVQ Level 2 and the right to work in the UK are required; tractor experience is a plus for this team-focused position.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with milking and general dairy routines and good stockmanship are essential.

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

Skills

Milking and general dairy routines

Stockmanship

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tractor experience

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

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:

• 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
• Tractor experience would also be advantageous, although the main focus of the role will be herd management.

The Package:

• 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.