Dairy Herdsperson

The Cholmondeley Estate
£25,280 - £42,303 a year
King's Lynn and West Norfolk, England
Full time
15 hours ago

Role: Dairy Herdsperson

Reports to: Farm Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced dairy herdsperson to join our team, looking after 400 autumn calving cows. The primary responsibility of the role is to manage the health and productivity of our dairy herd, with a particular focus on the milking process. The ideal candidate will be passionate about dairy farming, have a strong work ethic, and be committed to maintaining high animal welfare standards. A positive, can-do attitude to fit in with a dynamic team is a must for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

•All aspects cow related. Take ownership for herd performance to a high standard

•Perform daily milking of cows using modern milking equipment, ensuring efficient and hygienic collection of milk.

•Grassland management experience would be of benefit

•Block calving would be of benefit

•Monitor cow signals. Lameness, Bulling cows, ill cows, poor condition cows

•Record keeping in diaries and on uniform to a high standard

•Record keeping, use of Agrinet software a benefit

•Meet performance targets for the dairy unit for cow health and Arla contract

benchmarks

•Identify lists for foot trimmer, vet, and group changes. Check against date and existing lists and follow to farms protocol

Salary: TBC

Hours : 55-60 hours per week (Annualised contract peaks and troughs)

Benefits: On Farm Accommodation suitable for the correct applicant

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their experience and suitability for the role to:

*Please note that we are currently unable to accept overseas applicants

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £25,280.40-£42,303.64 per year

Additional pay:

Schedule:

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Herdsperson
Expected start date: 01/09/2025

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