Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Herdsperson to help run all elements of a progressive dairy farm near Cirencester, which has supplied a premium retail contract for 26 years.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Work alongside the enthusiastic farmer running the herd day to day
• Milking
• Oversee calf and young stock rearing
• Record keeping on Uniform
• Cow health and animal welfare

The herd comprises of 225 high yielding pedigree Holsteins, producing 12,500 litres sold per cow per year, with very good health and fertility KPIs.
The successful candidate must have previous experience working with similar herd, be able to think for themselves, and work very closely with the farmer, the vets, and AI technicians.
In return we offer a competitive salary and an attractive, three bedroom, detached house.
This is an opportunity to be a key part in a successful business that is continually investing in the future.
Please send your CV and covering letter to anthonycwilcox@icloud.com
*No overseas applicants without a work visa*
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