Assistant Herdsperson Coombe Farming
Job Overview
We are a diversified mixed organic estate based in South Somerset; we farm approx. 600 dairy cows on two dairies and rear all our own replacements over 2700 acres.
A vacancy has arisen at one of our farms for an Assistant Herdsperson reporting directly to the Herd Manager. The post holder will be a vital member of a small team responsible for the management of a 360-cow herd (milking 300 cows) on an all-year-round calving system. Milking takes place twice daily, through a 28/28 herringbone parlour at 3.30am and at 12.30pm daily to ensure an early finish.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with care of the herd on a day-to-day basis
- Assist with calving cow and harvesting colostrum
- Assisting with the upkeep of the milking parlour and keeping it to a high standard
- Assist on Vet visits
- Assist with the daily milking
- Be responsible for the daily yard work
- Opportunity for role development and progression for the right candidate
Job Requirements & Qualifications:
- Reliable and flexible team player with the right attitude to fit in with the existing team
- Someone who is punctual, self-motivated, tidy and organised
- Someone calm around livestock able to uphold our high standards of animal welfare
- Someone with a good attention to detail to ensure our high standards of Health and Safety are maintained
- Experience is not essential but must have a willingness to learn and develop
- Full valid UK driving licence
- Have a right to work in the UK
In return the AH Warren Trust can offer you:
- 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Enrolment onto company pension scheme on completion of probation
- Accommodation if required
This role will include weekend working, typically this will involve working 10 days per fortnight with every other weekend off (50hr week/5 day week average).
How to apply for this role
Fill in your details and upload your CV on the form below indicating the position you are applying for OR email a CV and covering letter to enquiries@ahwarrentrust.co.uk
We look forward to hearing from you!
