We are a mixed farm in Oxfordshire, covering 500ha, milking 300 Holstein Friesian cows twice a day through a 24/24 herringbone parlour. Currently our cows are averaging 9500 on a full tmr feeding program along with paddock grazing. We calve all year round with milk being supplied on a premium contract with all data and records kept on uniform. There has been sigificant investment in the last few years improving infrastructure and facilities.
We are looking for someone to work within a team of 4 reporting directly to the herd manager with all aspects of the dairy responsibilities including occasional milking, cleanliness, animal welfare and calf management.The job will also include a fair amount of tractor work both on the arable and dairy units.
You will have some experience in dairying, be passionate about cows and have a keen eye for livestock. The ability to AI would be very useful. We are keen to invest in training on a long term basis.
Job can start as soon as possible.
Permanent
Start: 10/02/2025,
Finish: Not Specified
TBD
Up to 58 hrs or could be part time
Yes
Family House
FOC
We have a 3 bedroom cottage in good order.
Half a mile from farm, close all local amenities and schools.
Plenty of work locally for partner.
1 Mile
No
Full UK Driving Licence