We have new contract vacancy for an experienced and capable herd manager to join a family farm milking 300 Holstein cows yielding just over 9,000 litres on 2 x milking. This being part of a large farming estate. Besides some milkings, in a very well-kept Herringbone parlour, you will be involved with all operations regarding looking after the cows, so the focus will be on herd management of the highest level; to include vet visits, calvings, drying off, and looking after the staff rota. A very competitive salary and a 3-bedroom house on the unit is available for the successful candidate. For an informal discussion please call Steve Owens on . No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at To apply for this role, or for more information, please click the Apply Button.
We have a new contract vacancy for an experienced operator to join an excellent unit in this very picturesque part of the country; we seek a competent tractor driver who has a connection with dairy husbandry. The foundation of the role is to take the leading role in the day-to-day mechanisation of this well-equipped dairy unit. This comprises of TMR feeding the 500-cow herd and managing the spacious loose housing and excellent dry/youngstock accommodation within a range of well laid out buildings. This position will suit a dairy enthusiast, driven by attention to detail and welfare with an interest in pedigree cows who is motivated by team performance and achievement. With a commitment to training and career development, the farm will offer a broad range of responsibilities to include maintenance of machinery and feed stock control. The successful applicant will be offered a nice 3 bed house on the farm, close to a full range of amenities in a very picturesque part of the county, along with an excellent pay and time off package. If you seek an environment which also provides, please contact James Picot on for further details of this vacancy. No overseas applicants without a work visa
We are seeking a competent machinery minded stockperson with a dairy farming work background, who would complete our team on a progressive farm near the picturesque village of Litcham. This role has its foundation at the home farm unit, running with an emphasis on forage/grazing and now running with an adjoining sister unit both with 340 Crossbred cows block calving in the autumn period on each site. There is an excellent mix of responsibilities which includes TMR feeding and grassland management across the two units as primary responsibilities along with their associated stock work and can include some milking. The herds are managed on a forage-based system with the housed period on sand cubicles with semi TMR feeding; the yields are around 8,500 litres a cow. Milking is through 24:48 parlours, DTL with ACR's, complete with auto shedding, heat time and state of the art handling facilities; the home farm also includes excellent calf rearing facilities, silage clamps and feedstores which cater for both units. This position offers the benefit of a seasonal workload and hence much easier summer months, along with an excellent 3-bed house located centrally between the two units and an excellent remuneration/regular time off package. If you are looking for a challenging team role with a future, can offer a solid foundation of stockmanship, consistency and attention to detail; please contact James Picot on for more details. No overseas applicants without a work visa
We are looking for someone to join our progressive team at our green field site dairy farm in Theddingworth, nr Market Harborough, Leicestershire!
The business centres around our Spring / Autumn block calved 400-cow Holstein Friesian dairy herd plus followers. Cows are milked 2x per day through a 25:50 parlour, on a premium milk contract. The recently installed parlour has ADF, auto id, parlour feeders and auto shedding. The cows are grazed for as long as is practical and the weather permits. We have a clear focus on achieving the highest standards of animal health, milk from forage, animal welfare and performance. Cows are fed a full TMR when housed. The farm and facilities are well maintained with modern farm buildings, equipment and machinery. We continue to invest in the dairy.
The Role:
You will be working alongside the farm manager, two herds people and reliefs to achieve the best results for the staff, the dairy and the farm.
Other roles and responsibilities will include:
• Regular Milking.
• Responsibility for the management of the team and dairy unit, alongside the farm manager.
• To supervise the day-to-day management of the herd, ensuring animal welfare is the top priority.
• Implementing the vaccination policy.
• Implementing agreed protocols and ensuring protocols are followed.
• Dairy herd record keeping and data reporting through Uniform and Crystal.
• Managing foot health, including generating lists for routine foot trimming visits.
• Engage with the Farm manager and external consultants/vets to achieve agreed KPIs, financial budgets, and herd targets.
• Taking full responsibility for dry cow management, calving cows and colostrum protocols
• Assist in general stock and dairy duties as required (scraping, bedding and feeding).
• Keeping the farm tidy & safe to operate.
You will be someone who enjoys milking cows and looks to get the best out of them and understands modern dairy cows and systems.
Engage in local discussion groups.
Plate metering at grazing time.
What we require:
A full UK Driving license.
Proof of right to work in UK.
Foot trimming qualification preferred.
AI Qualification essential for this role.
An appetite for success.
You will:
• Be passionate about cows, motivated, enthusiastic and committed to achieving high standards.
• Have previous experience in dairy management, alongside strong people skills, being able to effectively communicate and manage the team.
• Have a positive, 'can-do' attitude - we are looking for someone who is aligned with our core values and behaviours. We actively encourage participation in training and development.
• Be reliable, with good timekeeping and tidiness.
• Be a hands-on manager who is willing to lead by example.
• Have a good sense of humour.
Benefits:
A very competitive salary.
We have an excellent on farm 3-bed house available with double glazing, central heating, good garden set in a lovely part of the countryside. Close to shops, schools and local amenities.
If you are a dairy enthusiast and would like to be involved with this progressive unit, we can offer the necessary encouragement and support to enable you to have a significant impact on this committed dairy business.
For an informal conversation, please ring Rob Stephenson on .
No overseas applicants without a work visa
We have a contract vacancy for an experienced calf rearer near Gillingham Dorset.
The role is to take all the female calves on milk substitute to weaning so would be 250-300 at any one time.
Order all the feed and medicines, and keep comprehensive records, also clean out and bed up with JCB telehandler.
Accommodation on site is available to go along with a competitive package. For an informal discussion please call Steve Owens on No overseas applicants without a work visa
We are looking for an Assistant Herdsperson for a 200-cow farm in Thorpe Le Soken, Essex. Farm Overview 1. 200 Holstein Friesians
2. Milked 2x a day through a 32-point parlour with ADF, auto ID and separation
3. The herd block calve in the summer and average 10,000 litres
4. Technology such as Cow Manager and Uniform is available to assist with the herd management.
5. The dairy herd forms a part of a 220-hectare mixed enterprise farm, with all grass and maize silage for the cows grown in house.
The Job 6. Regular milking - average of 7 days milking a fortnight
7. Calving cows; ensuring optimal cow and calf health by following best practice
8. Herd health management with the aid of Cow Manager
9. Youngstock care, feeding and monitoring growth
10. Parlour maintenance
11. AI and foot trimming experience is preferable, but training will/can be provided.
12. Ability to work on their own and as part of a team
The Package 1. A starting salary of between £32,000 and £35,000 depending on experience.
2. Accommodation will be included and provided by the farm; council tax will also be paid.
3. 80 days off per annum
Location The unit is located in North-East Essex, 1 mile from Thorpe-le-Soken with an OFSTED rated good primary school and secondary school and an assortment of shops. Colchester is 18 miles and there are good rail links to London. For an informal discussion please contact James Picot on . No overseas applicants without a work visa
A 500 acre, all grass extensive grazing operation, with 470 crossbred cows, split autumn and spring calving, flying herd and milked via a 24 x 48 parlour, is looking for a suitably experienced assistant to work closely with the farm manager on a day-to-day basis. Duties, on this fully staffed unit, will include assisting the hands-on farm manager with all aspects of day-to-day operations, and to take full charge in the manager's absence; to include some milkings, general stock work, some yard tractor work, and feeding. A 3-bedroom, fully expensed house, and a competitive salary, is on offer. For an informal discussion please call Steve Owens on . No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at
Want to develop your dairy experience? Relief milkers urgently required for 3-4 weeks plus, for the following farms: 220-cow farm, 28:28 HB parlour in Edinburgh, Scotland, a 250- cow farm in Middlesborough. Good accommodation available. Excellent hourly rate. For an informal chat, please call or message Simon Withers on . Please email your CV to No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at
We have new contract vacancy for an experienced and capable herd manager to join a family farm milking 300 Holstein cows yielding just over 9,000 litres on 2 x milking. This being part of a large farming estate. Besides some milkings, in a very well-kept Herringbone parlour, you will be involved with all operations regarding looking after the cows, so the focus will be on herd management of the highest level; to include vet visits, calvings, drying off, and looking after the staff rota. A very competitive salary and a 3-bedroom house on the unit is available for the successful candidate. For an informal discussion please call Steve Owens on . No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at To apply for this role, or for more information, please click the Apply Button.
Want to develop your dairy experience? Relief milkers urgently required for 3-4 weeks plus, for the following farms: 220-cow farm, 28:28 HB parlour in Edinburgh, Scotland, a 250- cow farm in Middlesborough. Good accommodation available. Excellent hourly rate. For an informal chat, please call or message Simon Withers on . Please email your CV to No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at
