We are looking for a person with or without experience but with a keen interest to be part of a 3 person team on a 300 cow dairy on the Northants/Cambs border. We calve from April to September The main role is associated with the milking routine activities to include some milking, scraping, and maintaining a high standard of cubicle care. The job will also involve being part of a team being responsible for drying off cows, calving, heat detection, AI and foot trimming skills advantageous but not essential, Calf rearing and youngstock is a part of this role. Ongoing training will be provided.
The dairy was built on a green field site in 2014 incorporating new cubicle buildings, new herringbone GEA parlor using auto id, a heat detection system and new modern machinery. The milking herd is housed in cubicles and fed on a full TMR ration with summer grazing.
The applicant must have an interest in dairy farming and be able to provide one recent reference. Applicants need to have a good command of the English language to facilitate good communication within the dairy team.
We provide a competitive salary relevant to experience, regular time off.
Permanent
Start: 1/07/2022,
Finish: Not Specified
TBD
50-60
Yes
Family House
Not Specified
3 bedroom house in local village to the farm is available or for a single person a house share is also available.
There are very good local facilities, schools, shops and supermarkets all with in a short driving distance.
Not Specified
Yes
Full UK Driving Licence
We are a modern progressive business which is continually investing in a long term farming future.