Assistant Herdsman/woman

Goodwin Farms, Cheshire

Assistant Herdsman
At Goodwin Farms, we are 5th generation, dairy farmers, milking

1,200 cows across three units, calving predominantly in an autumn block. We farm 1,400 acres, foraging all our own winter feed, including silage and maize. All replacements are home reared, on separate, specialist sites. We pride ourselves on being an enthusiastic, passionate, dedicated team.

The specific requirements of the job are:

- Milking in a modern herringbone, swing-over parlours
- Herd husbandry
- Maintaining cow health and welfare
- AI and foot trimming (training can be provided if necessary)
- Other general farm roles that aid the smooth day to day running of the farms

**Position**:Full time

**Salary**:Competitive salary, based on experience and attitude towards work

**Location**:Farms are located near the village of

Audlem, which has amenities including shops, pubs, cafes and a ‘Good’ Ofsted rated school.

**Accommodation **:Not provided but will help to find

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Nantwich, Cheshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Assistant Herdsman