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Senior Herdsperson
Job Posted: 11 hours ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Tittleshall, Norfolk
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Role: Senior Herdsperson
Location: King’s Lynn (PE32)
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
Hours: 48 hours per week
Benefits
* 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health Support
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Potential accommodation option
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Herdsperson to join their team at their busy commercial dairy farm near King’s Lynn. The successful candidate will be working alongside the Farm Manager to oversee the health, welfare, and productivity of the herd and will play a key role in ensuring operations run smoothly, cows are well cared for, and their milk meets the highest quality standards.
The Role:
* Manage daily care, feeding, and milking of the dairy herd
* Oversee breeding, including heat detection, artificial insemination, and pregnancy checks
* Monitor herd health and arrange veterinary care when needed
* Maintain accurate records of milk production, breeding, and animal health
* Ensure milking equipment and facilities meet hygiene standards
* Supervise and train farm staff, providing guidance and feedback
* Order feed and supplies, managing stock levels
* Implement improvements to feeding and milking routines to boost productivity
* Carry out weekly farm audits and ensure compliance with regulations
About You:
* Proven experience in dairy farming, ideally in a senior or herd management role
* Strong knowledge of dairy science, animal nutrition, and husbandry
* Ability to manage and train staff effectively
* Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
* Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather
* Knowledge of health & safety and compliance standards
* Excellent communication skills to liaise with staff, vets, nutritionists, and suppliersBefore You Apply
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