Herd Manager - Dorset
An exciting opportunity for a Herd Manager to lead our Dairy Farm in Dorset has arisen.
Our Farm
We are currently farming 350 acres with 160 cross-bred cows. We are moving from a high-yield system to a grass-based, high-welfare farm. Our cows yield 8,000 litres, and we supply Wyke Cheese with our milk. We milk twice daily through a 16/32 herringbone and Autumn block calve.
Your Role
You will be responsible for:
- Day-to-day running of the dairy farm operation - managing the dairy, milking, and ensuring herd health and welfare is the top priority
- Taking full responsibility for dry cow management, calving cows and colostrum protocols.
- Improving cow genetics and the breeding of the herd.
- Grazing and feed/forage management
- Utilising data and maintaining records and compliance.
- Working closely with the farm owner and associates to strategise and budget plan.
- Collaborate with vets and other third parties.
- Undertake proactive management of health and safety standards across the farm estate.
- Ensuring the farm is kept tidy and safe to operate at all times
- Farm machinery and general farm maintenance, including forage work.
Qualifications & Licenses required
- A full UK Driving license.
- Proof of UK right to work
- AI and Foot Trimming qualification is desired but not essential
Your Requirements
- Able to demonstrate strong herd management experience
- Be able to work on their own initiative and stay motivated when alone working
- Comfortable as a self-starter, who has a high attention to detail
- Be a reliable, resourceful and genuine person
The Benefits
- 3-bedroom house on site.
- Every other weekend off with 1 day off in the week when working the weekend
- £40,000 per annum
- Working with a team of experienced farmers and consultants who will aid in your development
- Autonomy over how you run your day-to-day operation
Location
The farm is situated near Beaminster with excellent schools, leisure, shops and pubs nearby.
Applications with a cover letter explaining why you would like to work on our farm as a Herd Manager will get preference.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00 per year
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