Job Description

We require an experienced and skilled herdsperson to manage a small herd of around 180 all year-round calving cows between Nottingham and Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire.
Key responsibilities will include milking the herd, AI (if possible), reactive foot problems, grassland management, herd health & fertility, general stock husbandry tasks and the day-day running of the cows. The farm has a 12:24 parlour with ACRs, feeders and milk meters to milk the 180 Friesian x Holstein Pedigree cows yielding approx 8,000 -9,000 litres.
The farm feed a semi TMR of grass, maize and blend throughout the year as well as feed in the parlour.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in a similar position, be an excellent stockperson, good communicator and able to work well in a small team. This position could be suitable for a couple as there is work as an assistant on the farm also.
In return we offer a competitive salary with bonus schemes, a lovely 3-bedroom centrally heated house, which is in a neighbouring village and is free from rent and council tax and the opportunity to be a key part in a successful and progressive business.
For an informal discussion please call Rob Stephenson on 07557 920255.
*No overseas applicants without a work visa*
For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at www.lklservices.co.uk
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LKL Services Ltd
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MA Agriculture Limited
Registered Office: Mark Allen Group, St Jude's Church, Dulwich Road, London, SE24 0PB
Registered in England No. 01381243
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