Herdsperson

Herdsperson

If you can do more than just milk cows, this is your chance to step into a proper dairy role with responsibility, training and a farm going places.

West Dorset | Up to £15 per hour | £37K to £42K pa | Modern  home provided | 11 days on / 3 days off or 10 days on / 4 days off available

A progressive dairy farm in West Dorset is looking for a capable Herdsperson to join its small, hands-on team.

The herd currently stands at around 450 cows, with plans to grow to 500 by 2027. This is a newly created position within the team, offering a practical dairy person the chance to be involved in the wider running of the unit — not just cows and milking.

The role

You will support the Herd Manager with the day-to-day care and performance of the herd. Twice-daily milking is part of the role, alongside all the practical work needed to keep a busy dairy running well.

Duties will include:

• Milking and maintaining high parlour standards
• Cow health, welfare, treatments and observations
• Calving, youngstock work and general herd routines
• Supporting fertility work and breeding programmes
• Grassland and grazing management
• Feeding, bedding, yard work and general day-to-day farm duties
• Helping keep the dairy organised, clean and running properly
• Working closely with the Herd Manager and wider team

The package

• Up to £15 per hour, depending on experience

• Choice of 11 days on / 3 days off or 10 days on / 4 days off

• Modern, well-maintained mobile home provided

• Opportunity to be part of a growing 450-cow dairy progressing towards 500 cows