Job Description

Position: Head Herdsperson on a Robotic Dairy (Lely A5)

Location: South West Dairy Development Centre, Beard Hill Farm, BA4 6SS (Somerset)

Employment: Full-time / Permanent

Steanbow Farms is seeking an experienced Head Herdsperson for The South West Dairy Development Centre to work within our 200-cow herd, milked through 3 x Lely A5 robots with robotic scrapers and feeder.

The South West Dairy Development Centre is a leading industry innovation centre, this role offers a unique opportunity to operate alongside cutting-edge dairy technology, data systems, and applied research projects focused on herd efficiency, welfare and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

Day-to-day herd management, health and fertility Monitoring robotic milking efficiency, cow flow & robot KPIs Managing TMR feeding, yield performance & nutrition Milk quality, hygiene, welfare & regulatory standards Routine tasks to include general cleanliness of the facility Upholding safety, biosecurity & welfare best practice
Ideal Candidate Profile:

Experience in modern dairy herd management (robotic preferred not necessary) Strong herd health understanding Confident with digital tools, software & data interpretation Able to work within a team Passionate about animal welfare
We Offer:

Competitive salary (DOE) Modern housing available if required Development & training support Opportunity to work within a progressive, research-active environment Uniform provided Regular time off
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person