Dairy herdsperson job in north somerset

270 ha mixed farm seeks herdsperson to join a small family run team.

we have a herd of 100 pedigree british friesian cows, calving all year round and supplying milk to a local cheese maker. all calves are reared on as either dairy replacements or sold as heavy stores at approximately 24 months old. the herd is nmr recorded and milked through a 10/10 herringbone parlour twice a day. cubicle housed during winter with self feed grass silage and maize silage fed via feeder wagon. dairy cake is fed according to yield in the milking parlour. the herd grazes extensively throughout the grazing season, typically for around 210 days per year.

candidates should ideally have calving, foot trimming and general herd health experience, including the ability to identify and treat sick animals whilst using medicines responsibly alongside managing milk hygiene. the successful applicant would also be responsible for day to day record keeping for the herd.

we also have approximately 140 ha of arable cropping comprising barley, wheat, beans and some areas of countryside stewardship. virtually all field work is carried out using own staff and equipment. the applicants role would be varied according to ability, to ideally include assisting with silage/hay making and straw harvest, along with fencing and general stock tasks. experience operating tractors, telehandlers and some machinery would therefore be an advantage.

holiday and regular time off relief to be provided by existing farm staff.

flexible start date and terms could be tailored to the successful applicant.