Assistant Herdsperson – Shropshire

A flexible rota includes three mornings starting at 7 a.m. and two mornings starting at 5:30 a.m. Every other weekend, off.

Starting at £35,000 per year, depending on experience

Training, Development and progression provided

Accommodation is available depending on your requirements

Market Drayton, Shropshire

Essential Criteria:

• Previous experience in dairy farming
• Be a team player who is willing to learn and take on extra responsibilities

NOTE – You will be working directly for the farm, not through REAL Success.

Our Farm

Our family farm covers 450 acres in North Shropshire and has 300 Holstein cows, which are calved all year round. The herd is milked twice a day through a 20/40 swingover parlour, averaging 10,500 litres, and the milk is supplied on a Muller contract. We have a small arable operation alongside the dairy where we grow grass silage, maize and cereals, which are all fed back to the cows. You will join a small, passionate team striving to achieve the highest cow standards.

Your Role

As the Assistant Herdsperson, you will report directly to the Farm Manager to help with all aspects of the dairy operation. Roles and responsibilities include:

• Supporting the daily management of the herd and ensuring animal welfare are the top priorities.
• Milking to a high and consistent standard, ensuring the parlour is kept clean and safe to operate.
• Identifying & Treating illnesses and informing the Farm Manager of any observations.
• Feeding the herd, ensuring the herd is provided with the correct feed amount and completing inventory checks of the feed.
• Supporting with dry cow management, calving cows and colostrum protocols.
• Assisting with the herd’s foot trimming.
• Keeping the overall farm tidy and safe to operate.
• Accurate herd record keeping through Uniform.
• General stockperson, machine operating and yard work.

We are happy to provide extra responsibility and training for the right individual, allowing you to develop your existing skills.

• A full UK Driving license
• Proof of UK right to work
• A Foot trimming and AI qualification is an advantage but not essential as training can be provided
• A Telehandler license is preferred
• Possess the drive to succeed and support the farm team
• Be a punctual, reliable person who is willing to learn
• Share our passion for cows, being enthusiastic and committed to achieving high standards.
• Be an organised individual with a high attention to detail

• A flexible rota which includes three mornings starting at 7am and two mornings starting at 5:30am. Every other weekend off.
• Starting at £35,000 per year, depending on experience
• Training, Development and progression provided
• Accommodation is available depending on your requirements