At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the herd manager with milking, calving, and herd health on a thriving farm.
- Company: A well-established grazing farm in beautiful Wiltshire.
- Benefits: Above average salary, 100 days off, and a free three-bedroom house.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career progression in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and grow your career in dairy farming.
- Qualifications: Experience as a herdsperson and a positive, tidy work ethic.
The predicted salary is between 30332 - 37072 £ per year.
We have an exciting contract vacancy on a grazing farm near Warminster in Wiltshire, the unit being one of two run by the farmer on the same estate. The unit has the following features:
- 430 Spring calved cows
- 25:50 Waikato Parlour with simple feeders and Mount Pleasant backing gate
- Excellent infrastructure of tracks and paddocks
- Covered handling facilities
- Cubicles with mattresses (cows not outwintered)
- Easyfeed and self-feed grass and maize silage
The role requires an experienced herdsperson, looking to progress their career, preferably with current experience on a similar system to work as part of a three-person team supporting the excellent herd manager with all tasks such as milking, calving, fertility management, grassland management, feeding, yard work, herd health, calf rearing and record keeping. You will be a tidy worker with a can-do attitude.
In return we can offer above average salary, 100 days off and a very nice three-bedroom, well-appointed house in the village free from rent, rates and council tax.
For more information or an informal discussion about the post please call Henry Hare.
No overseas applicants without a work visa.
Assistant to the Unit Manager employer: LKL Services Ltd
Join our dynamic team at a thriving organic dairy farm near Bawtry, where we prioritise employee growth and development in a supportive work culture. With excellent facilities and hands-on training, this role offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in grass-based dairy farming while enjoying competitive pay, bonus schemes, and convenient on-site accommodation.
