Herdsperson job position - Cheshire
Posted 10 days 13 hours ago by 4xtrahands
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Not Specified, United Kingdom
Job Description
We are looking for a Herdsperson to join the team near Holmes Chapel in Cheshire
The Farm:
- 216 ha all grass organic dairy farm.
- 310 Late summer/autumn calving block
- Good grazing infrastructure /Winter housed on sawdust cubicles
- 160 replacements reared on farm
- Arla organic milk contract
- The team includes 3 full time members
The role:
- Proven experience in all aspects of herd management
- A good understanding of grass- based systems
- Good communication skills, ability to work with the team and report to the farm owner
- Experience in AI and footcare
- Experience in record keeping
- Proven ability to ensure milk hygiene standards
What is on offer:
- A competitive salary with regular time off with a working pattern of 11days on and 3 days off and 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Training will be offered to assist progression within the role
- Accommodation locally if required.
- Farm situated within 10 mins of shops and amenities
Good local schools. One mile to the nearest town with good amenities including a train station and buses.