At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a herd of 600 cows, focusing on health, welfare, and fertility.
- Company: Established dairy business with modern facilities and a supportive management team.
- Benefits: Industry-leading salary, generous time off, and rent-free housing options.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and participation in industry events.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on herd management.
- Qualifications: Cow-focused with AI and foot trimming skills; training provided.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We currently have a superb opportunity for someone to join the management team on a very successful, well-established and well-invested dairy business. The herd is entirely autumn block calved in 9 weeks. The cows can be housed in spacious modern sand bedded cubicles with very easy passage scraping and feed access. The grazing platform surrounds the unit and has been set up with all the necessary infrastructure to include well-maintained tracks, mains electric fencing, multiple entry and exit points and good water supply. Grass measurements and Agrinet are used for allocations.
The cows are milked through a 26/26 Rapid exit parlour with two milking at all times and can be undertaken in 3 hours each end of the day. Superb handling facilities create an efficient and safe working environment for cow work. The grass-based diet has no maize and the milk from forage rolling average is 4,500ltrs.
The successful candidate needs to be entirely cow focused with particular emphasis on herd health/welfare and fertility. AI and foot trimming skills will be important; however, training can be provided. This will be a leadership role and as such good communication, work ethic and man management traits will be vital.
We encourage the whole team to continue to develop, attend local discussion group meetings, dairy industry events as well as specific training for the role. We have various quality housing options depending on family requirements and size, but all will have D/G and central heating and will be provided rent and council tax free. Generous time off and an industry leading salary are also on offer.
For an informal discussion please contact Trevor Jolley.
No overseas applicants without a work visa.
Herd Manager for 600 Irish Friesian X Bred Cows in England employer: LKL Services Ltd
Join a leading dairy business that prioritises herd health and employee development in a supportive work environment. With modern facilities, generous time off, and an industry-leading salary, we offer a unique opportunity for growth and leadership in the agricultural sector. Our commitment to training and team collaboration ensures that you will thrive while making a meaningful impact on our well-established operation.
