Herd Manager Coombe Farming

Job Overview

We are a diversified mixed organic estate based in South Somerset, we farm 800 dairy cows on three dairies and rear all our own replacements over 2500 acres.

A vacancy has arisen at one of our farms for a Herd Manager reporting directly to the Farm Manager. The post holder will have full responsibility for the 360 cow milking herd and young stock, as well as leading a team of 5 dedicated employees plus relief, working to the highest standards of animal welfare. A good understanding of a grazing-based system would be required and PACE Keenan feeding would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will:

• Have responsibility for milking, herd health and record keeping
• Ensure the herd stays compliant in meeting the organic and farm assurance standards
• Ensure Health & Safety requirements are met and comply with our high standards
• Be confident in managing and motivating the farm team through good leadership and example-setting. This will include monthly staff rotas.
• Maintain high standards for themselves, for the farm and the team
• Be competent in AI, foot trimming and operating farm vehicles (including telehandler)
• Be computer literate with a sound knowledge of herd computer-based herd records. Knowledge of Uniform Agri would be an advantage
• Keen eye for grassland management
• Hold a full valid UK driving licence

Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications:

• Herd management (required)
• AI & Foot Trimming (required)
• PACE Keenan Feeding (preferred – but not essential)
• Uniform Agri Software (preferred – but not essential)
• Grazing-based System (preferred – but not essential)
• Hold a full valid UK driving licence
• Authorisation to work in the United Kingdom

In return the AH Warren Trust can offer you

• A starting salary from £39,000 for a qualified Herd Manager
• A full-time position working on a shift basis which includes weekend working, typically this will involve working 11 days per fortnight with every other weekend off (5.5 day / 55-hour week average)
• An attractive four-bedroom detached house, located on the farm which is situated in the beautiful countryside between the local towns of Crewkerne (3 miles) and Chard (7 miles)
• 31 days holiday pro-rata (including bank holidays), increasing to 34 days after 3 years continuous service
• Enrolment onto our company pension scheme on completion of 3 months

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!