Opportunity to become an experienced member of an excellent team looking after 600 cows plus followers on a Dairy Farm in Nottinghamshire.

Modern 40 - 80 parlour. Grass based system with parlour concentrates. Self feed silage in winter for 400 cows. Silage in bunkers for rest. Herdsmen milk normally once a day. Varied job as we share all stock duties required on the unit.

Desirable skills:

• Loves cows


• Good stockmanship skills


• Managing grassland allocations


• Dry cow and calving management


• AI and foot trimming


• Good tractor and telehandler driving skills


• Ability to get on with other staff


• Enthusiasm


• Willing to take responsibility in herd managers absence

In return the farm offers:

• A great working environment


• Continued investment in farm infra-structure


• Provides protective clothing


• Ongoing training with local training group if necessary and participation in The Profiteers herdsmen training group

We work a 5 day week with every other week end off and a designated day off on a week day.

House on the farm available if required.

Salary amount dependent on experience.

This is a permanent position but could also be a good further training move for someone who wishes to increase knowledge before moving into a management position.

We can accommodate someone who requires an earlier start date.