Herdsperson job / couple required on Family Run Dairy Farm - Wiltshire

Herdsperson job / couple required on Family Run Dairy Farm - Wiltshire

Exciting Career Opportunity on Family Run Dairy Farm

Progressive herdsperson required for 270 HF high genetic herd.

We supply milk on a lucrative milk contract so high herd health and welfare and a sustainable enterprise is essential. You will be required to participate in milking, cow health and welfare, youngstock and calf duties, grassland management, maintaining a clean and tidy parlour, dairy and general farm appearance, TMR feeding.

The 10,000 litre herd are milked twice daily through a 24/24 HB parlour. They graze extensively through the summer months and are cubicle housed during the winter. We run a closed herd with homebred heifers that are genomic tested at birth and the best heifers are served to sexed HF semen and the remainder to sexed/ conventional AA. We are vaccinated free BVD and practically zero johnes. AI is outsourced to a breeding company. There are fortnightly routine vet visits and monthly foot trimming.

We also farm 650 acres comprising grass leys including red clover and herbal leys, maize and wheat all within the main homestead and close by.

A 3 bedroom detached house with new kitchen and bathroom and large garden is within walking distance of the farm. A variety of shops and good primary and secondary schools are within a few miles.

5 day working week with attractive remuneration for the successful person.

Please only apply if you are seriously looking and will reply to telephone/messages as this job is re-advertised due to time wasters.

Job Length: Permanent

Start: 13/01/2025
Finish: Not Specified

Pay: TBD

Hours: 45 - 50 hours

Accommodation: Yes

Accommodation Type: Family House

Other Accommodation Information: A 3 bedroom detached house with new kitchen and bathroom and large garden. Alternatively, a 2 bedroom centrally heated, double glazed static caravan is available. A variety of shops and good primary and secondary schools are within a few miles.