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Herdsperson - Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Company: Real Success

Job Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

Job Type: FULL_TIME - (ON_SITE)

Date Posted: April 06, 2025

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Herdsperson – Gloucestershire

Shift Pattern – Open to discussion

£33,000 – £36,000 per annum

Accommodation available

Essential Criteria:

  • 2 years experience of milking and general stock person work
  • Capable of working on own initiative in the best interest of the herd

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

Our Farm

We are a well-invested forage-based farm covering 340 acres. Our 225 cows are milked twice daily through a GEA Westfalia Parlour, and all our records and data are kept up to date using Uniform. The milk is supplied on a Waitrose premium contract. Our herd is calved all year and has access to grazing. We have a small, friendly team of 2 others and will happily provide training if needed.

Responsibilities:

As a Herdsperson, you will support the farm team with the smooth running of the dairy unit. Roles and responsibilities will include:

  • Daily management of the herd and ensuring animal welfare are the top priorities.
  • Milking to a high standard, ensuring the parlour is kept clean and safe to operate.
  • Treating & identifying illnesses and informing the senior team of any observations.
  • TMR feeding and be responsible for calculating rations and feeding accordingly.
  • Supporting with grass management when needed.
  • Supporting with dry cow management, calving cows and colostrum protocols.
  • Keeping the overall farm tidy and safe to operate.
  • General stock person & yard work
  •  A full UK Driving license.
  • Proof of UK right to work
  • Telehandler license with extensive experience operating one
  • AI qualification required
  • Demonstrate previous experience in dairy farming
  • Be enthusiastic, alert and able to utilise data effectively
  • Show quality organisational skills and high attention to detail
  • Have a positive working attitude and want to succeed
  • Shift Pattern – Open to discussion
  • £33,000 – £36,000 per annum
  • Accommodation available

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.

“Mae West”
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