Cowperson / Herdsperson – Near Lutterworth, Leicestershire

Cowperson / Herdsperson – Near Lutterworth, Leicestershire

Salary: From £35,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience
Accommodation: Family home included 3 bedroom modern well maintained
Employment: Permanent, full-time

The Opportunity

Talent Agri is recruiting an experienced Cowperson / Herdsperson to join an established dairy business near Lutterworth.

Working with a 480-cow herd, you’ll play an important part in daily herd care, milking and maintaining high standards of health, welfare and performance. This is a practical role for someone who enjoys working closely with cattle, takes pride in good stockmanship and works well within a team.

The System

The business focuses on making effective use of grass alongside consistent feeding, fertility management and preventative herd care.

You’ll work within an established team, with modern milking facilities and support from farm management.

Responsibilities

• Carry out milking and maintain consistent, thorough parlour routines.
• Monitor herd health, behaviour and condition, identifying concerns promptly.
• Detect mastitis and follow agreed treatment and milk-withdrawal procedures.
• Support heat detection, breeding routines and fertility management.
• Undertake AI where appropriately trained and qualified.
• Assist with calving and monitor freshly calved animals.
• Identify lameness and support foot-health routines, undertaking trimming according to experience and qualifications.
• Administer treatments under agreed veterinary protocols and maintain accurate records.
• Support grazing, feeding and monitoring of feed intakes.
• Assist with calf and youngstock care when required.
• Prepare animals and records for veterinary visits, milk recording and other routine procedures.
• Maintain clean, safe livestock areas, equipment and working facilities.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and help organise daily tasks.
• Contribute ideas to improve animal welfare and the efficient running of the unit.

The Package

• Salary from £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
• Family home included as part of the package.
• Permanent, full-time position within an established dairy business.
• Working hours, rota, time off and accommodation terms to be discussed.

Apply

Send your CV to apply@talentagri.co.uk or call 07491 749653 for a confidential conversation.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Your interest will be handled discreetly, and your details will only be shared with a prospective employer with your permission.