Herdsperson/Manager-Tired of Milking--Fancy a change--Milking through robots may be your answer[...]

Herdsperson/Manager - Tired of Milking? Fancy a change? Milking through robots may be your answer - 240 cows - Leicestershire - RSweb2700

Location: East Midlands

Added: 5 Nov 2024

Job Summary

We require a skilled and experienced herdsperson to carry out the day-to-day running of a herd on a progressive dairy farm near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure the high yielding pedigree herd of Holsteins are milked correctly through the robots.
2. Foot trimming.
3. Artificial insemination (AI).
4. Herd health and fertility management.
5. Record keeping.
6. Youngstock feeding.
7. Robot maintenance.

The successful candidate must have a proven track record in all these areas (although training on the Lely robots will be given, so candidates must be willing to embrace new technology).

Job Offer

In return, we offer a competitive salary with bonus schemes and the opportunity to be a key part of a successful and progressive business. Suitable accommodation will be rented locally to suit the successful candidate.

For an informal conversation, please ring Rob Stephenson on 07557 920255.

*No overseas applicants without a work visa*