Enthusiastic Herdsperson for grazing set-up, Leicestershire - 350 Cows
- Employer
- LKL Services Ltd
- Location
- Leicestershire
- Salary
- We offer a competitive salary, regular time off and a spacious 3 bed detached house
- Closing date
- 6 Jul 2022
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- Sector
- Farm Work & Management, Livestock, Dairy
- Job Type
- Farm Worker, Herdsperson, Milker
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Your chance to join a new forward-thinking dairy enterprise and work alongside top operators
We are looking for a positive, driven and experienced herdsperson to join our young team on a dairy enterprise in the south of Leicestershire. Key responsibilities will include milking (through a 24:48 with circular backing gate), foot trimming, herd health & fertility, grazing management, general stock husbandry tasks and sharing the day-to-day running of the herd. The farm currently milks around 350 cows. The herd is mainly block calved in late spring and is made up of robust Friesian X cattle producing milk on a premium solids contract. Making the most from forage the focus will be on profitable, sustainable milk production with emphasis on high herd welfare.
We are looking for:
• A flexible and positive attitude
• Team player
• Experience in a similar role
• Foot trimming experience/certificate
Attitude and willingness to learn is essential, training will be offered to the right person for essential skills. There is an emphasis on continuous personal development and active involvement in a number of dairy discussion groups is encouraged.
In return we offer a competitive salary, regular time off and a spacious 3 bedroomed detached house with newly installed air source heat pump for heating and hot water. The property is free from rent and council tax.
For an informal discussion please contact Rob Stephenson on 07557 920255.
Company
LKL Services Ltd
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