Assistant Herds Person required on Dairy Farm - North Cornwall

Assistant Herds Person required on Dairy Farm - North Cornwall

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the team looking after 400 autumn block calving cows. The successful candidate will work alongside the herdsmen helping with all day to day tasks including milking through the 20/40 herringbone parlour. The majority of the herd calve outside during a 12 week period starting early August. We are a grazing based herd with the cows at grass normally from late February till late October. During the winter the cows are housed on deep sand cubicles. We do all our own AI so the ability to AI would be an advantage but not essential; if interested, training can be provided. All records are kept on 'Uniform' software. We have 800 cows in total on the farm in 2 herds of 400, so you'll be working within a bigger team. The successful applicant will receive a competitive wage with pension, regular time off and onsite accommodation on the farm.

Job Length

Permanent

Dates

Start: 1/05/2025,
Finish: Not Specified

Pay

TBD

Hours

50-60

Accommodation

Yes

Accommodation Type

House/Flat

Other Accommodation Information

We are located in beautiful North Cornwall, overlooking the historic fishing village of Port Isaac.

Distance from shops and amenities

3 miles

Driving Licence Required

Full UK Driving Licence

Other Information

The popular surfing beaches of Polzeath and Trebarwith are 10 minutes away and the Camel Trail runs from our nearest town of Wadebridge along the river to Padstow and Bodmin. There are 3 local primary schools all within 5 minutes drive and 2 secondary schools 15 minutes drive away. Local shops 5 minutes drive, with all major supermarkets also 15 minutes away.