We're looking for an ambitious Herdsperson to join our farm near Burton on Trent, Staffordshire.

Our Farm:

We have 630 Spring calving NZ Friesian/cross bred cows, plus 160 heifers and 170 calves on our ring fenced 404ha grazing based farm, all subdivided into paddocks with excellent track and water infrastructure. We milk twice a day through our 40/80 herringbone parlour with simple in-parlour feeding and house our cows in 250 modern cubicles plus some loose housing. We have modern calf rearing facilities and machinery.

We have strong values for our business to ensure we deliver a positive, safe and progressive working environment, where our team can develop their skills whilst enjoying a sustainable work-life balance.

The role:

As a Herdsperson, you will be assisting with the day-to-day running of the farm and the herd. A big part of this role will be milking, other roles and responsibilities will include:

Tractor driving

Livestock handling

Foot trimming would be desirable, and if you are not qualified, it would be part of your training plan

Ensuring animal health and welfare are kept to the highest standards

Identifying and reporting cow concerns to management

Equipment & farm maintenance and repairs including fencing

Keeping the farm clean and safe to operate

Supporting other farm requirements when needed

You:

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate experience in milking, animal health and simple tractor driving with a passion for dairy farming, and who is willing to work as part of a team to deliver high-quality results. This is a varied role, so you will need to be highly motivated and be willing to grow as a team, in return we will offer a commitment to your ongoing development through excellent on and off farm training. We are a friendly team who all share the same values and want to see the farm keep moving forward.

The benefits:

We are determined to offer a good work-life balance with safe and pleasant working conditions along with sensible working hours, 1 in 3 weekends on July to Jan with an average of 53 hours worked per week. We will provide suitable accommodation in the village of Tutbury, if required. We strive to create a positive working atmosphere and we are committed to create a great team culture with lots of communication and a commitment to your further training and development.

The location:

Our farm is based in the beautiful Staffordshire countryside just outside the village of Tutbury near Burton on Trent with schools, shops, amenities and travel links close by.

Job can start as soon as possible.