We require an experienced Dairy Herdsperson / Dairy GFW with a good sense of humour to join our team working various hours to suit seasonal requirements.
300 cow herd + youngstock, Autumn block calving, 20/40 swingover parlour, modern facilities. Always 2 man team in the parlour milking. We milk twice a day at 4am and 2pm.
Role includes fetching cows in from grazing (Spring/Summer grazing, Autumn/Winter housed), milking, feeding, cleaning parlour, mucking out, calving and youngstock rearing, administering medicines, record keeping (so must be number literate), moving fencing for grazing in the summer, carrying heavy feed bags. Vet visits, TB testing, drying off cows, spotting if a cow is sick and acting fast.
Candidate should ideally be able to drive telehandler.
Full time. Must be available to work alternate weekends.
Accommodation on farm available if needed. We are 1 mile outside a well serviced village. 7 miles from nearest town.
Job can start as soon as possible.
Permanent
Start: 27/09/2024,
Finish: Not Specified
TBD
50+
Yes
House/Flat
Not Specified
2 bed furnished flat on farm, rent free, electric, water & rates included.
Or a 3 bed unfurnished bungalow on farm, rent free, water & rates included but electricity to be paid for monthly.
Accommodation is only available for the duration of the work.
1 mile
No
Full UK Driving Licence
Tractor
Village is 1m away, has a pub, shop, doctors, pharmacy, hairdressers, cafe. We do not allow cigarettes to be smoked on farm. Preferably no pets, but this can be negotiated. Job can start as soon as possible.