Head Herdsperson

Head Herdsperson Cambridgeshire

An exciting position has become available for aHead Herdsperson to join our team in Cambridgeshire.

Our Farm

We are a family-owned progressive mixed farming business on the Cambridgeshire border, milking 400 Holsteins through 8 A5 Lely robots. The cows are housed all year round, with the Heifers grazing part of the year, with their milk supplied on an Arla contract. The farm operates on an all-year-round calving system, with our records kept up to date using Cow Manager. The farm is just over 1000 acres including mixed grassland and an arable operation alongside the dairy unit. We are currently harvesting 500 acres of cereal crops including wheat, barley and grass for the farm's forage use.

You will make up a passionate full-time team of 4, plus some part-time staff and the farm owners.

Your role

As a Head Herdsperson, you will be leading the dairy team with the day-to-day duties whilst also taking control of the farm while the farm manager is away. Key roles and responsibilities include.

- Daily management of the herd and ensuring animal welfare is the top priority.

- Identifying and treating lame & sick cows

- Machinery work including maintenance of the farm equipment & Lely robots

- Liaising with Vets, nutritionists and consultants for the farm.

- Keeping the overall farm tidy and safe to operate. Adhering to all health & safety regulations

- Keeping basic records and compliance up to date.

- Taking full responsibility for dry cow management, calving cows and colostrum protocols.

- Effectively leading the team with daily tasks

- General stockperson work.

Qualifications & Licenses required

- A full UK Driving license.

- Proof of UK right to work

- AI & Foot trimming Qualification preferred

- Telehandler & Forklift License preferred

You

The successful candidate will:

- Demonstrate previous experience in dairy farming and agriculture

- Have an interest or passion for robotic farming

- Be an enthusiastic, driven and focused person who is keen to progress

- Effectively communicate with the team and visitors

- Share our passion and care for cows

- Be happy working on their own or as part of a team, adapting to different situations when needed

The Benefits

- Competitive salary based on your experience and skills

- 3-Bedroom cottage on the farm which allows pets

- A typical day starts at 7:15 am, with a 30-minute break for breakfast and a 1.5 hour break for lunch, finishing the day at 5:15 pm. We are trying to offer the best work life balance possible to our team.

- We are always investing in our staff development, offering progression, training, courses and support

- We regularly take the team to the local pub for some food to support the farm morale

Location

Our farm is based in Cambridgeshire. With schools, leisure, pubs, walks and shops nearby.

If you think you can help us as a Head Herdsperson, we'd like to hear from you.

Applications with a cover letter will receive priority.