Herd Manager job - with Family home on Organic Dairy Farm - South Herefordshire

Herd Manager 240 cow, organic spring calving herd focussing on milk from grass. South Herefordshire We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and experienced, hands on Herd Manager for our organic dairy farm in beautiful south Herefordshire.

We are an established, family run, multi site business, encompassing 2 organic dairy herds totalling 420 cows plus youngstock rearing. 300 ha in total. Milk is supplied to Arla. This position is for our 240 cow spring block herd on a 100 ha grazing platform with good infrastructure. Milking through a modern 20:40 herringbone parlour. Cubicle housed in winter. This is a great opportunity to become part of an outstanding approachable team of individuals with the space for you to progress the herd to the next level within a supportive environment. We are very fortunate to have an enthusiastic and dedicated team on the farm. We have long standing team members that have been with us for 28 years and 13 years.

About the job

• Predominantly morning milkings only, plus holiday cover for the herdsperson


• Involvement in our long established grazing discussion group


• Attractive work patterns


• Good rates of pay dependant on experience


• Excellent working conditions with regular time off


• Alternate weekends off with an 11 on 3 off rota


• Good holiday provision


• Works vehicle


• Good training opportunities where required

About the house

Private three bedroom detached family home located in a peaceful location on the farm.

• Large family kitchen diner


• Utility room


• Lounge


• Snug/office/4th bedroom


• Two bathrooms (one downstairs)


• Large garden


• Garage

The house is located between two villages, both with primary schools. There is a shop with a post office and a good bus service to Monmouth and Hereford. Local transport to 3 or 4 secondary schools. Short 10 minute journeys to a doctors and dentist.

About us

• Kiwi style grazing using Agrinet Spring calving


• Modern 20:40 herringbone, with cluster flush and ACRs


• Auto shedding Allflex collars


• Well setup building and grazing infrastructure


• Kiwi cross genetics


• Modern machinery


• Closed herd with all replacements reared on farm

About you

• Genuine keen interest in achieving high standards in this style of business


• Previous experience of grass based dairy production


• Ability to work within a team and by yourself


• Telehandler and ATV certification an advantage but not essential


• Ability to keep records up to date


• Ability to allocate grazing and use Agrinet


• Keen to contribute to the success of the whole farm

Why choose us?

• An interesting role in a team of grassland enthusiasts


• Become part of an established team whose views are listened to!

This position would suit a herdsperson looking to take the next step or an experienced Herd Manager looking for a new challenge. The management of the herd is supported by a very proficient herdsperson, who does afternoon milkings and provides relief and holiday cover.