We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic dairy head herdsperson to join our successful Organic dairy farm. We run a closed herd of approximately 180 milking cows with 250 cattle in total including followers. Cows are milked twice daily through a recently updated 30/30 parlour with GEA heat detection collars supporting herd management. We retain our heifers as herd replacements, with beef calves sold off.

main duties include:

* Milking twice a day

* Calf rearing from birth to weaning

* Feeding cows and youngstock

* Cleaning sand cubicles and maintaining clean, comfortable housing

* Monitoring cattle health and welfare

* Helping with general day to day dairy farm details

About you:

The ideal candidate will have dairy farming experience, a strong interest in livestock and high standards of animal care. You should be dependable, practical and able to work independently and as a part of a team.

Experience in artificial insemination and foot trimming is preferred, but not essential.

Accommodation is provided with the position. Renumeration to be discussed and is based on experience.