Herdsperson / 2IC

We are looking for aconscientious individual with a real passion for cows to become a part of a forward thinking team on our family run dairy farm near Stratford-upon-Avon.

We have 300 high yielding Holstein Friesians averaging 8800l. The farm was built on a greenfield site and has excellent facilities including new housing with automatic scrappers and a fully computerised, auto ID, Dairy Master 14/28 Swiftflo parlour with auto drafting and backing gate. MooMonitor + parlour and auto drafting linked, heat detection system.

The herd is Autumn calving and housed in the winter (TMR fed) and grazed in the summer (April-October). All replacements reared on farm. All AI is done in house using Genus accredited bulls and utilising Dairy Master Moo Monitor plus heat detection system.

Selling milk via a ARLA 360 C.A.R.E grazing contract, so attention to detail is essential.

The successful applicant will work closely with the farm owner to maintain and improve farm performance, whilst maintaining the high standards required for a ARLA C.A.R.E milk contract.

The job role is to be involved in all areas of a expanding farm enterprise. Duties to include:

• Milking


• Calving


• Vet and med duties including liaising with vet when required


• Using "SUM-IT" computer herd management software


• Using DairyMaster Moomonitor heat detection system


• Tractor and telehandler duties

The position would suit a personwho is self-motivated and enthusiastic, has a good knowledge of Dairy cows and is looking to progress their career on to the next level.

Ideally candidates require a Telescopic handler certificate, arecompetent at AI and have experience in foot trimming. However, additionaltraining can be provided in key areas to increase skill set.

Regular time off each week.

Accommodation located on farm in form of a new build 3/4 bed family house. Including garden, patio, kitchen dinner, master bedroom with on-suit bathroom and family barhroom

Salary dependant on experience and qualifications with accomdation coming as part of the package.