Assistant Herd Manager - StaffordShire - £39K - Modern House included
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Requiring a farm where your input genuinely matters?
We are recruiting for an Assistant Herd Manager to join a modern and forward-thinking dairy operation in Staffordshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced Assistant Herd Manager or an ambitious senior herdsperson ready to step into more responsibility within a high-performing system.
The farm operates with a strong focus on herd health, efficiency, and staff wellbeing, offering a supportive working environment alongside genuine long-term progression opportunities.
The Role
- Support the day-to-day management of a well-run dairy herd
- Maintain high standards of herd health, welfare, and milk quality
- Work closely with vets, nutritionists, and the wider farm team
- Carry out milking, calving, breeding, and herd management tasks
- Assist with youngstock management and feeding routines
- Record keeping and supporting herd performance monitoring
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and health & safety
- Assist with general machinery and tractor-based duties where required
What’s On Offer
- £39,000 salary package
- Modern house included
- Supportive and progressive working environment
- Long-term career progression opportunities
- Well-invested dairy operation with modern systems
- Employer focused on both animal welfare and staff wellbeing
- Excellent Staffordshire location with good access to local amenities and transport links
Qualifications & experience
- Experience within dairy farming as either a senior herdsperson or Assistant Herd Manager
- Strong stockmanship and welfare-focused approach
- Milking and calving experience essential
- Must hold a recognised qualification or certification in cattle artificial insemination (AI).
- Must hold a recognised qualification or certification in cattle foot trimming.
- Basic tractor and machinery experience desirable
- Reliable, motivated, and able to work well within a team
- Enthusiastic individual looking to progress within the dairy industry
Candidate requirements
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.
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