An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Herdsperson to join a family-run dairy and arable farm near Sevenoaks, Kent.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the dairy herd, working closely with the farm owners to maintain a productive, healthy, and efficient operation.
- Key responsibilities:
• Daily management and care of the dairy herd
• Milking
• Herd health monitoring and maintaining high welfare standards
-The role can develop with:
• Record keeping and data management
• Responsibility for farm supplies and dairy consumables
• Calf and youngstock care as required
• General farm work and maintenance duties
• Assisting with other farm operations when required
- We seek an enthusiastic person who has:
• Some dairy farming background and experience
• A focus on stockmanship and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently within a team
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• A desire for training with for example: foot trimming and artificial insemination if applicable
The herd comprises of 195 autumn block-calving cows, cubicle housed and TMR fed/grazed. We are looking for someone who takes pride in high standards of stockmanship, milk production and herd health. The herd is milked through a 20:20 parlour with feeding, Auto ID and shedding
The farm is situated about 3 miles from Sevenoaks; a large town with every facility and full range of amenities set in beautiful countryside. London is 30 minutes by train.
- We will offer:
• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Spacious, detached 2-bedroom cottage with central heating is provided on the farm
• Every other weekend off rota (52 days) with a further 80 days off per contract year
• Opportunity to work within a supportive family farming business
If you are passionate about dairy farming and would like to become part of a progressive and welcoming farming team, please contact James Picot on 07802 596633 or james.picot@lkl-services.co.uk.
*No overseas applicants without a work visa*
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