Experienced herdsperson required to join existing team looking after 600 high yielding pedigree Holstein cows,calving AYR on Cornish costal mixed farm (close to Plymouth) farming over 2000 acres .
The role requires someone who has good organisation and a willingness to work as senior member of the milking team and working alongside the assistant herdsman and the relief milking crew, on a shared rota. Milking twice a day on a well-invested, recently updated Dairy-master 26/52 herringbone parlour with teat brush, ACRs, auto ID , Heat detection collars and drafting gate and in parlour feeding.
You will also work closely with assistant Herdsman, together ensuring the cows are kept happy, healthy and productive . Weekly tasks include record keeping, drying off , foot trimming etc, as well as the ability to AI and keen interest genetics and breeding .
We are looking for someone that has passion for what you do and for the care and welfare of our cows and as well as experience in the industry .
This role is full time, hours can be flexible to suit you and the existing team to ensure everyone gets regular time off .
Excellent Salary /package available.
Smart modern 4 bedroom farm house situated on farm. Has central heating , Aga, fitted wardrobes also has recently been redecorated .
Also stables and a field available if the applicant requires.
We cannot accept any overseas applicants
Please phone Peter on 07803600343 or Jason 07544862486 or email your CV to Blake.1@btinternet.com
