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  Herdsperson, 350 cows, Shropshire  

  LKL Services Ltd

  Permanent - Shropshire

  Posted: 04/11/2025 - Salary: £3.00 - £3.00

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  We require a self-motivated and experienced herdsperson to help run al... Read More

  We require a self-motivated and experienced herdsperson to help run all elements of a modern and progressive dairy farm near Shrewsbury.
  Key responsibilities will include: • Helping the manager with the day-day running of the high yielding herd
  • Milking
  • Foot Trimming (Experience preferable)
  • Calf and Youngstock work
  • Herd health & fertility
  • Record keeping. The farm has a recently installed HB parlour with; ACRs, milk meters, auto shedding gate and backing gate to milk the 350 high yielding Pedigree Holstein cows 2 times / day. Modern cow housing and new machinery make this a very efficient farm with excellent working conditions.
  This is a varied role which involves hoof trimming, calf and youngstock feeding, with some milking when necessary. The successful candidate must have previous experience on a similar farm, be able to think for themselves, motivate and challenge staff and work alongside others in this successful business. In return we offer a competitive salary with bonus schemes, lovely 3 bed house, which is close to the farm and free from rent and council tax. This is an opportunity to be a key part in a successful and progressive business. For an informal discussion please call Rob Stephenson on . No overseas applicants without a work visa Read Less

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  Head Herdsperson  

  LKL Services Ltd

  Permanent - Wiltshire

  Posted: 04/11/2025 - Salary: £3.00 - £3.00

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  We are currently looking for a head herdsperson to work alongside the... Read More

  We are currently looking for a head herdsperson to work alongside the farmer and established 2ic, running a 300-cow organic dairy herd in Wiltshire with help from RMS, calf rearers and foot trimmers. The herd is organic, and standards of husbandry have to be high. This is a rare opportunity to work in a team achieving great results in an extensive grass based organic system. The herd is loose housed. Emphasis is on home produced forage and the herd maintains spring and autumn calving blocks. The unit has been fully upgraded over the past ten years with new buildings, parlour, tracks, fencing and water systems. The job requires someone who can lead the existing 2ic and organise milking the cows once a day through a 24x48 dairymaster swingover parlour with ADF, full individual cows ID feeding and auto shedding. Good stockmanship skills are essential. However, an understanding of producing milk organically is not essential as full training can be provided. An ability to keep accurate herd records on the Uniform system would be an advantage. The farmer organises the bulk of the feeding and bedding work leaving the Head Herdsperson and 2ic to concentrate on cow care.
  Car licence and means of transport is essential as the house is 1.5 miles from the dairy. A 4x4 would be helpful to get around the large farm and costs will be refunded. A competitive salary is available together with a lovely double glazed, centrally heated 3-bedroom house with large, well-fenced front and back gardens, on the farm, situated in a village setting, with a lovely primary school in close walking distance and amenities. The farm is 10 miles south of Marlborough in the village of Collingbourne Ducis. For an informal chat about the opportunity please ring Trevor Jolley on . To apply for this vacancy please email your CV and application form to No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at Read Less

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  Herdsperson  

  LKL Services Ltd

  Permanent - Dorset

  Posted: 04/11/2025 - Salary: £3.00 - £3.00

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  An exciting contract vacancy has arisen for a highly accomplished and... Read More

  An exciting contract vacancy has arisen for a highly accomplished and experienced herdsperson to take on the care of an organic herd in West Dorset near Crewkerne. The herd comprises 350 predominately autumn calved cows with a small spring block, which are milked through a 20:40 GEA parlour with ACR's, meters, auto ID & Seg, and auto wash. The unit, built 10 years ago, includes housing in cubicles allied to a well thought out handling system. Yield is around 8,800 litres per cow, with milk supplied to Yeo Valley. We require someone with a proven track record of caring for a herd of this size who can lead milkings, as well as working with other farm staff. Alongside milking, the role will comprise being proactive with herd health, doing AI, foot trimming, calving, night checks on a rota as well as working closely with the vet. You will also be responsible for record keeping and be involved in grass measuring & management. The unit is remote yet easily accessible with shops and schools nearby. The rewards for this very important role in a stunning part of the south-west will include a generous salary, regular time off and a very nice 3-bedroom house a short walk from the unit, which will be provided free from rent, rates and council tax. For an informal discussion please call Henry Hare on . No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at
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  Dairy Unit Manager, 350 Cows, South Leicestershire  

  LKL Services Ltd

  Permanent - Leicestershire

  Posted: 04/11/2025

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  We are looking for someone to lead a small team on a progressive grass... Read More

  We are looking for someone to lead a small team on a progressive grass-based farm in south Leicestershire. This unit makes up part of a wider business milking close to 1,000 cows in total. The successful candidate will have full control of the day-day running of the spring block-calving herd, which are mainly Friesian cross bred cows that graze from early spring until late autumn or however long conditions allow.
  There is great infrastructure on the farm ranging from accommodation for all cows, to extensive track system to a great 24:48 parlour with circular backing gate
  This is very much a hands-on role and you would be expected to lead from the front. Experience in foot trimming, AI and grazing management are essential along with great stock husbandry and record keeping. Experience and confidence are also essential qualities for this role as it is a satellite unit, so the successful candidate needs to be capable of dealing with all the challenges dairy farming throws at you without necessarily the support of an on-farm owner.
  There is a fantastic 5-bedroom family home on-farm which is centrally heated and close to good schools and local amenities.
  This is a great opportunity for someone who relishes the opportunity to take on the autonomy of running their own dairy unit, but with the support locally from the overall owner.
  For an informal discussion please call Rob Stephenson on .
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  Enthusiastic Herd Manager  

  LKL Services Ltd

  Permanent - Nottinghamshire

  Posted: 04/11/2025

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  A fantastic opportunity has arisen to become part of a successful dair... Read More

  A fantastic opportunity has arisen to become part of a successful dairy business milking 530-cows and producing four million litres of high-quality milk for a premium stilton maker near Newark in Nottinghamshire. We require a very enthusiastic and versatile Herd Manager to manage the day-day running of this large dairy unit. The successful candidate will work closely with the herdsman, farm manager and other staff on the 230-cow spring block-calving grazing system and the 300-cow autumn block calving system. This exciting position has the following key responsibilities / accountabilities; staff management, overseeing youngstock rearing, milk quality, fertility planning, grassland management, training / mentoring of staff and further development of business. This forward-thinking business has the following:
  • Modern 24:48 parlour with ACR's and backing gate
  • Great cow housing - cubicles & auto scrapers
  • Two calving blocks autumn and spring
  • Paddock grazing - excellent track infrastructure & grassland management
  • Aim to graze March - November
  • TMR feeding
  • Milk sold on a premium cheese contract
  • Active member of local discussion group The successful candidate will be a very enthusiastic person with a positive attitude who leads by example and has very high standards in whatever they do. Experience in managing a team, milking, grassland management (preferable, but not essential) and staff development are essential for this role. You will need to be an ambitious person who is able to use their initiative and be able to take and delegate responsibility for the key areas to enable them to run smoothly. In return for your effort, we offer a highly competitive salary with bonus schemes, generous time off with a mixture of early and late starts and accommodation free from rent and council tax, which is a lovely 3 /4-bed house with central heating, double glazing and large garden. For an informal discussion please call Rob Stephenson on . No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at
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  Herdsperson/Assistant  

  LKL Services Ltd

  Permanent - Leicestershire

  Posted: 04/11/2025

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  A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work within an enthusiastic team... Read More

  A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work within an enthusiastic team milking 350 mainly Friesian x Holstein cows in the picturesque county of Leicestershire. We require a very enthusiastic and versatile assistant to help run the farm and maximise the amount of milk obtained from grazed grass. The herd is milked through a herringbone parlour with ACR's and feeders; paddock grazed for as long as the weather dictates (generally February - Nov) and are housed in cubicles during the winter where they are fed block cut silage. Regular grass measuring takes place on a weekly basis. All data is inputted onto software to give a grass wedge. The herd is split into a spring and an autumn block, and all replacements are reared on-farm. The successful candidate will be a very enthusiastic person who has previous experience on dairy farms and has very high standards in whatever they do. They must also be able to think for themselves and be highly motivated. Foot trimming and AI is preferable for this role, but not essential. In return for your effort, we offer a highly competitive salary with bonus schemes, regular time off and mobile home accommodation free from rent and council tax. The successful candidate must have a full driving licence and means of transport. For an informal discussion please call Rob Stephenson on . No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at
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