Assistant Herdsperson

We are seeking an Assistant Herdsman to help on a 500 cow dairy near Kirkcudbright in the South West of Scotland.

We currently milk our cows twice, through a 24swing over Delaval parlour. We graze 150 low yielders in the summer months.

Your role will be to help milk twice a day and manage the herd.

We are looking for someone with a great cow interest and appetite to learn and progress in the dairy industry.

We would also like someone who is interested in data input and analysis.

There is a recently renovated 3bedroom house available, with central heating. We are situated on a school bus route and only 3 miles from Kirkcudbright.

**Salary**: From £2,500.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Housing allowance

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- dg6 4xw: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Sypland Farms Ltd
Expected start date: 09/01/2023