Herdsperson, 350 cows, Shropshire

We require a self-motivated and experienced herdsperson to help run all elements of a modern and progressive dairy farm near Shrewsbury.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Helping the manager with the day-day running of the high yielding herd
• Milking
• Foot Trimming (Experience preferable)
• Calf and Youngstock work
• Herd health & fertility
• Record keeping.

The farm has a recently installed HB parlour with; ACRs, milk meters, auto shedding gate and backing gate to milk the 350 high yielding Pedigree Holstein cows 2 times / day. Modern cow housing and new machinery make this a very efficient farm with excellent working conditions.
This is a varied role which involves hoof trimming, calf and youngstock feeding, with some milking when necessary.

The successful candidate must have previous experience on a similar farm, be able to think for themselves, motivate and challenge staff and work alongside others in this successful business.

In return we offer a competitive salary with bonus schemes, lovely 3 bed house, which is close to the farm and free from rent and council tax. This is an opportunity to be a key part in a successful and progressive business.

For an informal discussion please call Rob Stephenson on .

No overseas applicants without a work visa