Reports to: Dairy Manager

We are seeking an experienced dairy professional to join our team, working with 400

pedigree Jerseys plus followers in a late-summer calving block, producing around

6,500 kg per cow.

The role includes milking, general herd work and tractor duties, including feeding and covering

every other weekend. The successful applicant will be reliable, practical and proactive, with a

positive approach to working as part of a team.

Applicants should be confident working with dairy cattle and undertaking routine

maintenance, including hanging gates and installing fencing. Grazing management and tractor

feeding experience would be an advantage.

Package

£38,000£40,000, depending on experience.

55-hour working week.

Every other weekend working.

Accommodation included.

Experience and skills

Dairy farming experience, particularly milking and herd health.

Knowledge of dairy cattle nutrition and breeding.

Ability to operate and maintain milking equipment and other farm machinery.

Good observation, communication and record-keeping skills.

Able to work independently and as part of a team, with good time management.

Grazing and block-calving experience desirable; tractor feeding experience also desirable.

Valid driving licence; AI qualifications or relevant animal health training would be an advantage.

To apply

Please send your CV and a brief covering note outlining your experience and suitability to

Role responsibilities

Milking and herd management

Take ownership of herd performance and maintain high standards of animal welfare.

Carry out efficient, hygienic milking using the farms equipment.

Monitor cows for lameness, heat, illness and poor body condition.

Keep accurate records in diaries and on Uniform, following the farms recording process.

Support grassland management, plate-meter walking and Agrinet recording; experience is

beneficial.

Work towards cow health targets and Arla contract benchmarks.

Prepare and check lists for the foot trimmer, vet and group changes, following farm protocols.

Communicate actively through WhatsApp groups, email and the farm purchase order system.

Pay attention to detail and help other staff improve through clear communication.

Herd health

Observe the herd and identify signs of illness or distress.

Assess unwell cows, including temperature and CMT checks, and arrange treatment under farm

protocols.

Assist with veterinary treatments, vaccinations and health checks.

Record health, treatments and milk production in the team WhatsApp groups and diary so

management can update computer records and cow lists.

Targets: Bactoscan below 30; SCC below 150; fewer than 5% three-quarter cows.

Fertility

Walk cows twice daily when housed in winter and once daily in summer fields.

Identify cows for service on the WhatsApp group so data can be checked and performance

monitored.

Targets: submission rate above 80%, ideally 90%; whole-herd empty rate 510%; whole-herd

culling rate around 1518%.

Feeding and nutrition

Help manage the feeding schedule so cows receive adequate, balanced nutrition.

Monitor feed and water intake and report concerns. Adjust diets under the Dairy Managers

guidance, working with the farms feeding and tractor team.

Carry out tractor feeding duties as required.

Weekend Tractor work - bedding / feeding

Calving and farm duties

Calving

Lead and assist during the calving block, protecting the health and safety of cows and calves.

Monitor and care for newborn calves, ensuring they receive the correct nutrition and care.

Targets: retained placentas below 5%; milk fever below 5%; calf mortality below 5%; cow

deaths below 5%.

General farm duties

Keep housing, milking areas and the farm clean and tidy.

Move cattle, maintain fences and manage grazing areas.

Hang gates, put up fence lines and help maintain the grazing platform.

Operate machinery and help with routine maintenance as required.

Lead and attend vet visits and visits from external cattle contractors.

Ensure youngstock are cared for and delegate tasks to team members as needed.

Scrape beds, channels and passages.

Clean water troughs weekly.

Suggest practical solutions and improvements.

Working conditions

Early mornings, evenings and every other weekend are part of the role.

Work takes place indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

The job involves physical work, including lifting, bending and periods of standing or walking.

Package and application

Salary: £38,000£40,000, depending on experience.

Hours: 55 hours per week.

Weekend rota: Every other weekend.

Accommodation: Two Bedroom House.