Herdsperson

We require a self-motivated and experienced herdsperson to help run all elements of a modern and progressive dairy farm near York.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Helping the manager with the day-day running of the high yielding herd
• Milking
• Feet
• Some staff management
• Herd health & fertility
• Record keeping.

The farm has a recently installed rotary parlour with; ACRs, milk meters, auto shedding gate and backing gate to milk the 500 high yielding Pedigree Holstein cows 3 times / day. Modern cow housing and new machinery make this a very efficient farm with excellent working conditions.

The successful candidate must have previous experience on a similar farm, be able to think for themselves, motivate and challenge staff and work alongside others in this successful business.

In return we offer a competitive salary with bonus schemes, lovely four-bedroom house on the nearby youngstock unit, which is free from rent and council tax. This is an opportunity to be a key part in a successful and progressive business.

For an informal discussion please call Rob Stephenson on 07557 920255.

* No overseas applicants without a work visa *