Herdsperson Permanent, Full Time (45 hours per week)

We have an exciting opportunity to join our award winning RABDF Gold Cup Winners 2024 team at Harper Adams University.

A key part of the dairy team, we are recruiting an experienced Herdsperson with a focus on the care of the farm's high yielding 400 Holsteins which are milked through a 40-point GEA internal rotary 3 times a day following best principles of milk and dairy hygiene. We are looking for a motivated team member, with a willingness to develop new skills with training provided.

Milking up to two shifts per day focused on clean milk production, with attention to detail is essential.

Capability of foot trimming is an advantage. The ability to calve cows, as well as maintain accurate records, is also required.

Benefits of the role include:
- 45 hour working week
- 10 days on and 4 days off continuous rota
- Accommodation may be available (6-minute walk / 2-minute drive from the farm)
- 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays and closure days
- Excellent pension scheme
- Sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme

Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship in line with Home Office requirements. Candidates will require an alternative source of right to work in the UK.