Assistant Herd Manager - Herefordshire

Newly renovated 3-bedroom semi-detached cottage

£38,000 - £42,000 per annum, DOE

11 on 3 off

Essential criteria:

·       1 year experience in a senior dairy role.

·       Previous experience utilising Data from Uniform.

NOTE - You will work directly for the farm, not through REAL Success.

Our Farm

We are a high-yielding, family farm covering 1200 acres. Our 900 Holstein all-year-round calving flying herd yields 12,000 litres. We milk three times a day using a GEA 50-point rotary parlour with Northern Dairy Teatwand and brush. Our milk is supplied on an Arla 360 contract. Our cows are housed all year round, and we have a team of 15 full-time staff, with additional support provided by a night team.

We are an award-winning, reputable farm looking to offer this brand new stock-focused role to a keen, motivated individual.  

Your Role

As an Assistant Herd Manager, you will take be responsible for:

-        Taking the lead on utilising data provided by Uniform and heat detection collars to aid high animal welfare and fertility.

-        Day-to-day management of the herds' health and well-being.

-        Collaborating with the farm team regarding farm audits, milk production, and the breeding of the dairy herd.

-        Leading the team effectively, supporting the Herd Manager with timely communication to support the team and business to achieve high standards of animal well-being and team morale.

-        Supporting with Herd Health Plans and standard operating procedures relating to calf rearing, including vaccination plans, vet recommendations and associated protocols related to animal health.

-        Monitoring and measuring lameness, feeding operations and calf growth rates.

-        Ensuring all dairy records are kept up to date.

-        Working alongside the Herd Manager to regularly review animal records and performance to prevent and identity issues.

You

The successful candidate will:

-        Have 1 year of experience in a senior dairy role.

-        Possess a strong ability to communicate effectively with team members.

-        Have previous experience utilising data from Uniform and Heat Collars.

-        Be AI qualified.

-        Have excellent animal handling and husbandry skills

-        Posses knowledge of fertility, nutrition, milk quality and farm audits.

-        Demonstrate a desire to develop your skills and grow with the business.

-        A full UK Driving license is required for this role.

-        UK Right to Work.

The Benefits

-        Newly renovated three-bedroom semi-detached farmhouse situated on the farm.

-        The farm is managed with a modern-day outlook on people management.

-        11 on 3 off shift pattern

-        £38,000 - £42,000 per annum, dependent on experience