Herdsperson on Family Run Dairy Farm job - Wiltshire

Herdsperson on Family Run Dairy Farm job - 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 with buffer feed 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 out sourced 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 family 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. Alternatively a static caravan is available on farm as suitable accommodation for a single person or couple.

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

Job Length

Permanent

Dates

Start: 21/07/2025,
Finish: Not Specified

Pay

TBD

Hours

40 - 50 hours

Yes

Accommodation Type

Family House

Accommodation Price

Not Specified

Other Accommodation Information

A 3 bedroom detached house with new kitchen and bathroom and large garden. Located within walking distance of the farm.

A variety of shops and good primary and secondary schools are within a few miles.

More Information Distance from shops and amenities

Not Specified

Smokers Accepted?

No

Driving Licence Required?

Full UK Driving Licence

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