Robotic Herd Manager - 300-Cow Dairy, On-site Cottage

LKL Services Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-bed cottage

3-bed bungalow under construction

Regular time off

Job summary

LKL Services Ltd in Mid-Devon seeks an experienced herdsperson to manage a 300-cow robotically milked herd. The role covers daily robot maintenance, herd health, AI fertility, calving, and meticulous record keeping, with oversight from the farm owner.

Previous robotic experience is preferred and a strong background in herdsperson duties is essential. Regular time off is offered along with a good 2-bed cottage initially, with a 3-bed bungalow under construction to support staff accommodation and

Qualifications

• Previous robotic experience is preferred.
• Experience in a herdsperson’s role is a must.

Responsibilities

• Take on day-to-day running of a 300-cow robotically milked herd.
• Daily maintenance of the robots, herd health, feet, fertility including AI, calving and record keeping.
• Work with an assistant herdsperson to maintain high animal welfare and performance.
• Reporting to the farm owner and ensure consistent standards.

Skills

Robotics experience

Herdsperson experience

Animal welfare

Tools

De-Laval VMS V300 robots

Lely Juno

CowManager

Job description

LKL Services Ltd in Mid-Devon seeks an experienced herdsperson to manage a 300-cow robotically milked herd. The role covers daily robot maintenance, herd health, AI fertility, calving, and meticulous record keeping, with oversight from the farm owner.

Previous robotic experience is preferred and a strong background in herdsperson duties is essential. Regular time off is offered along with a good 2-bed cottage initially, with a 3-bed bungalow under construction to support staff accommodation and