About the role
Herdsperson or a Herd Manager
Leicestershire
The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Herdsperson or a Herd Manager to join a progressive, family-run mixed farming business in Leicestershire. The role is based around a 200-cow dairy herd and is ideally suited to a practical, reliable dairy person with strong cattle experience who takes pride in herd health, welfare and day-to-day stockmanship.
Responsibilities:
• Day-to-day care and management of the dairy herd
• Monitor cow health, welfare and condition
• Support fertility and breeding routines
• Assist with calf and youngstock management
• Identify and respond to routine health issues
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cow comfort and presentation
• Support wider dairy and beef livestock tasks as required
• Work closely with the farm owners and wider team
Requirements:
Benefits:
• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• 3-bedroom family house available
• Training and development for the right person
• Opportunity to join a progressive family-run farming business
• Good local community with schools, shops and amenities nearby
• Strong relocation opportunity
• Scope to grow within the business
Apply here or, to discuss the position confidentially, contact Talent Agri. 07846 378655
Qualifications & experience
- Proven experience working with dairy cattle
- AI experience is essential
- Strong practical stockmanship and animal welfare standards
- Reliable, hands-on and able to work independently
- Good understanding of herd health and routine livestock care
- Experience with fertility, breeding or AI would be advantageous
- Youngstock experience preferred
- Positive attitude and willingness to contribute to a family-run business
- Good communication and team-working skills
- Interest in developing further responsibility within the role
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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