Herdsperson - Cheshire

Our family farm covers 650 acres in South Cheshire, consisting of 400 pedigree Holstein cows, who are calved in the Autumn. We milk our cows twice a day through a 20/20 parlour & associated infrastructure, and we aim to maximise milk from the grass as our cows are grazing for as long as possible, with the milk supplied to County Milk. As a business, we have invested in modern equipment to ensure cow health and welfare are at the highest standards. Your Role As the Herdsperson, you will work closely with the dairy team, reporting directly to the Farm Owner to help with all aspects of the dairy operation. Roles and responsibilities include:

• Daily management of the herd and ensuring animal welfare are the top priorities.
• Milking to a high and consistent standard, ensuring the parlour is kept clean and safe to operate.
• Identifying & Treating illnesses and informing the Farm Owner of any observations.
• Grass management and allocating
• Leading the team effectively to achieve daily tasks
• Supporting with dry cow management, calving cows and colostrum protocols.
• Keeping the overall farm tidy and safe to operate
• Accurate herd record keeping
• General stockperson, feeding and yard work
  
  Previous experience in grass based dairy farming
• Be a team player who communicates well with others
• AI qualification, A full UK Driving license
• Proof of UK right to work
• A Foot trimming qualification is an advantage but not essential
• A Telehandler license is preferred
• Be a highly motivated individual who can adapt when required, supporting the farm to move forward as a team.
• Be a punctual, reliable person who is willing to learn
• Share our passion for cows, being enthusiastic and committed to achieving high standards.
  
  Salary: £38000-£45000 per year