Farm overview;
200 Holstein Friesians
Milked 2x a day through a 32-point Fullwood Parlour with ADF, auto ID and separation
The herd block calve in the summer and average 10,000 Litres, Cubicle housed and TMR fed
Technology such as Cow Manager and Uniform is available to assist with the herd management.
The herd forms part of a 220 hectare mixed enterprise farm
The job;
Regular milking- average 7 days milking a fortnight
Calving cows; ensuring optimal cow and calf health by following best practice
Assisting the herd manager in day to day duties
Youngstock care, feeding and monitoring growth
Parlour maintenance
AI and foot trimming experience is preferable but training can and will be provided
Ability to work on their own and as part of a team
Attention to detail, high standards of hygiene and time keeping are essential
The Package;
Salary between £30,000 and £35,000 depending on experience
Accommodation will be included and provided by the farm. Council Tax will also be paid
28 days of paid annual leave, the business operates a Nest Pension
The job is based on average working hours of 55-60 Hours per week, including every other weekend
Location
The Farm is located in North East Essex, 1 mile from Thorpe-le-Soken with a primary school, secondary school and an assortment of shops. Good train links into Colchester and London
