Herdsperson

We are looking for an established Herdsperson to join our family run dairy business based outside Cockermouth, Cumbria.

**Our business**:
We are a progressive and forward-thinking dairy farm dedicated to producing high-quality milk while prioritising the welfare of our cows. We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a dairy herdsperson. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about dairy farming, with a drive to contribute to the success and growth of our business. We milk a herd of 570, all year-calving cows twice a day through a recently installed high specification Waikato rotary parlour. The cows are housed year-round, with dry cows grazing during the summer months. With the milking herd achieving an average of 9,500 litres and a pregnancy rate of 30%, we are aiming to enhance our technical performance in a number of areas. We rear all our own replacements across two sites with a closed herd policy. To ensure efficient cow management, we have made substantial investments in cutting - edge technology and infrastructure. This includes a climate-controlled cubicle housing, new handling systems, backing gate, auto footbath and foot trimming facilities. The farm also provides good staff facilities including a kitchen and shower room.

**The Role**:
This newly established position is a direct response to the evolving workload demands of two senior members within the business. In this role, you will assume responsibility for both performing milking duties on the farm, on average 8 to 10 milkings a week and overseeing the monitoring and maintenance of milking equipment. While closely collaborating with farmer owners, you will enjoy a considerable level of autonomy in managing the cows and a small farm team on a day-to-day basis.

As a vital member of our dedicated milking team, your involvement in scheduled milking shifts is expected, but the primary focus will be on executing comprehensive herd management tasks This encompasses the supervisions and management of critical elements such as cow health and welfare, mobility, milk quality and the associated record keeping.

**Skills, attitude & experience**:
**Pay & Reward**

**Location**

Living and working in an attractive rural location within the Cumbrian countryside. Positioned a few miles from Cockermouth, our location boasts excellent access to the Lake District Fells and good connectivity to the motorway network. The nearby town and villages feature welcoming primary schools and a desirable secondary school.

**What next**

If you are enthusiastic about dairy farming, possess the necessary skills and are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, we invite you to apply

*Kite Consulting supports farmers with the recruitment process, we do not act as a recruitment agency. If you are successful and offered a role you will be employed and paid directly by the farm business.*

**Salary**: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Do you hold a valid UK driving licence?
- How many years of dairy farming experience do you have?
- This employer is not licenced to provide sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa, please confirm you do not require a visa by answering no

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Herdsperson - Cockermouth