Herdsperson

Herdsperson
Horley Surrey
Ref: JPweb2632

A contract vacancy available for an enthusiastic, ambitious person to take a key role and progress their career.

We seek a reliable herdsperson with a solid dairy background looking to progress their career by assisting with the day-to-day routine and management of a 370-cow herd on a recognised tight autumn block calving, forage-based system.  The herd is cubicle housed, with easy-feed grass/maize silage fed as self feed and in mangers, with concentrates fed in a very smart 25:50 DTL parlour. 

This is an opportunity to join a large, well known dairy farming family business, focussing on fertility, quality milk production from forage/grazing, and have an input with the youngstock, with the added benefit of support from a depth of experience within this committed farming operation. 

The unit has undergone significant investment over recent years including new cow accommodation; in addition to the excellent facilities and a first-class work environment, the job also offers an attractive 2 bedroom cottage in excellent decorative order a short drive from the unit, free from council tax, rent and rates along with a very good income, and regular time off.

If you can pride yourself on stockmanship, would enjoy a diverse role and being part of a dedicated team and want to develop your career within a progressive, secure dairy business to a high standard; please click the apply button now.

*No overseas applicants without a work visa*