Herdsperson job based in gloucestershire

we require an enthusiastic and experienced herds-person for

a well equipped dairy farm near cirencester, which has supplied a

premium retail contract for 26 years.

key responsibilities will include:

• work alongside farmer running the herd day to day

• milking, calving, yard work

• record keeping on uniform

• cow health and welfare, including basic foot trimming

the herd comprises of 225 high yielding pedigree holsteins, producing 12,500 litres

sold per cow per year, with good health and fertility kpis. the dairy has modern

cow housing and new machinery.

the successful candidate must have previous experience, be an excellent observer of cows, be methodical and tidy, be able to think for themselves, and work closely with the farmer, the vets, and ai technicians.

we offer a competitive salary, dependent on experience and attractive accommodation.

though this is a permanent position, candidates with a youth mobility visa will be considered.