We have a contract vacancy for an enthusiastic person to work alongside our Herd Manager on a progressive family-owned mixed farm, situated on the edge of the North Wessex Downs.Job SkillsKey responsibilities include milking, general husbandry & helping with the day to day running of the unit. Calf rearing is done in purpose-built accommodation using a computerised milk feeder and whole milk and experience calving cows will also be an integral part of this role.On-going training and support will be provided, although the ideal candidate will already be a team player, with a passion for cows and good stockmanship skills.300South WestReference: TJweb2667Job DescriptionThis Split-block calving herd of H/F cows are producing over 11,000 litres on a Selkley Vale Cadbury contract.Well maintained facilities include a 18/36 Westfalia parlour with ADF, ACR’s, auto ID & shedding which is capable of milking over 100 cows per hour. A good work and life balance is facilitated by outside relief and partial 3x milking, with late lactation cows grazing & milked 2x a day. With a focus on maximising milk from home-grown forage, currently achieving over 4500 litres, and the herd is cared for to the highest standards.A brand new purpose built log cabin finished to an extremely high standard with 2 double bedrooms and a log burner is available on the unit free from rent and council tax, together with 95 days off, regular relief and generous salary.For an informal discussion please contact Trevor Jolley on 07766 912481.*No overseas applicants without a work visa*
