Farm overview;

200 Holstein Friesians

Milked 2x a day through a 32-point Fullwood Parlour with ADF, auto ID and separation

The herd block calve in the summer and average 10,000 Litres, Cubicle housed and TMR fed

Technology such as Cow Manager and Uniform is available to assist with the herd management.

The herd forms part of a 220 hectare mixed enterprise farm

The job;

Regular milking- average 7 days milking a fortnight

Calving cows; ensuring optimal cow and calf health by following best practice

Assisting the herd manager in day to day duties

Youngstock care, feeding and monitoring growth

Parlour maintenance

AI and foot trimming experience is preferable but training can and will be provided

Ability to work on their own and as part of a team

Attention to detail, high standards of hygiene and time keeping are essential

The Package;

Salary between £30,000 and £35,000 depending on experience

Accommodation will be included and provided by the farm. Council Tax will also be paid

28 days of paid annual leave, the business operates a Nest Pension

The job is based on average working hours of 55-60 Hours per week, including every other weekend

Location

The Farm is located in North East Essex, 1 mile from Thorpe-le-Soken with a primary school, secondary school and an assortment of shops. Good train links into Colchester and London