Milker / Assistant Herdsperson
Application deadline: 30 November 2026, 11:59 pm UK time
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Job Title: Milker / Assistant Herdsperson
Location: Pembrokeshire, South West Wales
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Overview:
Are you an experienced Milker looking to progress into a role with more involvement in herd performance, cow health and day-to-day herd management?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive, large-scale dairy business in Pembrokeshire, working within a high-yielding, all-year-round calving system with cows milked three times a day. You will continue to support the milking routine while developing greater responsibility across herd health, treatments, fertility, calving and general livestock management.
Responsibilities:
• Carry out milking duties within a three-times-a-day milking system
• Maintain consistently high standards of milking routine and parlour hygiene
• Support the day-to-day care and welfare of the dairy herd
• Identify cows showing signs of mastitis, lameness or ill health
• Assist with cow treatments and routine herd health tasks where trained
• Support calving and transition cow routines
• Assist with drying-off and general herd management tasks
• Develop knowledge of herd performance and cow health monitoring
• Support cow movement and handling routines
• Assist with bedding, yard work and general livestock duties as required
• Work closely with the Herd Manager, Assistant Herd Manager and wider dairy team
• Follow farm protocols relating to animal welfare, milk quality and biosecurity
• Take on greater responsibility as experience and confidence develop
Benefits:
• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Shared accommodation included
• Opportunity to progress from Milker into Assistant Herdsperson responsibilities
• Training and development available
• Exposure to herd health, fertility and performance management
• Structured team environment
• Long-term career progression for the right person
• Based in the Pembrokeshire area, South West Wales
Initial conversations can be handled confidentially.
Full Details of the Farm will be provided once application is recieved
Qualifications & experience
- Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Agriculture, Livestock Production, Dairy Farming or an equivalent qualification relevant and necessary for the role.
- Previous practical experience in dairy farming, milking operations and livestock management.
- Good understanding of dairy herd health, animal welfare and safe livestock handling.
- Ability to work independently and follow established farm procedures.
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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