Herdsperson job - plymouth

experienced herdsperson required to join existing team looking after 600 high yielding pedigree holstein cows,calving ayr on cornish costal mixed farm (close to plymouth) farming over 2000 acres .

the role requires someone who has good organisation and a willingness to work as senior member of the milking team and working alongside the assistant herdsman and the relief milking crew, on a shared rota. milking twice a day on a well-invested, recently updated dairy-master 26/52 herringbone parlour with teat brush, acrs, auto id , heat detection collars and drafting gate and in parlour feeding.

you will also work closely with assistant herdsman, together ensuring the cows are kept happy, healthy and productive . weekly tasks include record keeping, drying off , foot trimming etc, as well as the ability to ai and keen interest genetics and breeding .

we are looking for someone that has passion for what you do and for the care and welfare of our cows and as well as experience in the industry .

this role is full time, hours can be flexible to suit you and the existing team to ensure everyone gets regular time off.

excellent salary /package

also stables and a field available if required.