Herdsperson
- Employer
- G & AG Parker
- Location
- Between Wakefield and Huddersfield
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- 12 Nov 2019
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- Sector
- Farm Work & Management, Livestock, Dairy
- Job Type
- Farm Worker, Herdsperson, Milker
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
The Farm:
We are a mixed dairy, beef and arable farm based between Wakefield and Huddersfield, with a growing 300 cow dairy herd. We converted to robotic milking in October 2018 and are looking to increase the herd to 350 and for the right candidate to support us with this exciting opportunity.
The Role:
Primarily focused on day to day interaction with the milking herd, ensuring care and welfare is first priority.
Salary will be based around a 60 hour week and every other weekend off
The Applicant:
Specific role will include daily maintenance of robots, collect and training cows to robots, routine medicine administration, drying off, foot trimming, and overseeing and assisting with calf rearing. Knowledge and experience of cow health and welfare required. Applicants must show a positive attitude to working on their own and as part of a team. Full UK driving licence is required for this role.
Accommodation:
A 3 bedroom house can be provided with the role to the right candidate.
Apply to lynroe@windowslive.com or Andrew Parker 07971 937916
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