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Assistant Dairy Herdsperson
SALT Farming —Barnstaple
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Assistant Dairy Herdsperson

SALT Farming
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Full-time
£35,000 - £40,000 a year
1 day ago

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Communication skills

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Overview
This is an opportuntiy for someone who has recently started their dairy farming journey, or wants to take the next step in developing what they alrready know. The ideal candidate will join an experienced team and will develop his or her skills through hands on learning and also through a more formalised internal training scheme . This role requires a good understanding of animal behaviour, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly, under supervision or alone with confidence. You will also need a good sense of humour and a smile.

About Us

We are a 600 cow family dairy business milking twice a day through a 40:40 herringbone parlour. Our facilites are modern and progressive and we are growing our herd performance from a current 10,000 litres base. We are focusing on key KPI's and are developing a high functioning dairy team that is responsible and accountable for the developmenmt of our business over the next 10 years. We do most of our own forage and contract work with our in house team.

The farm is on the edge of Exmoor and is a 20 minute drive to some of the UK's best surf beaches.

Duties .

Form part of the dairy team involved with milking, cubicle management, transition cow management and data monitoring and recording
Daily monitoring of herd health and welfare using Nedap collars and visual assessment
Learning opportunities to interact with vets and nutritionists on a weekly basis
Future opportunities for AI and Foot Trimming.

Requirements

A full UK driving lkicence
Proof of UK right to work
Telehandler ticket preferred
A minumum of 2 years experience on a livestock farm, preferrably dairy.
Our team are an important part of our business and so your attitude, behaviours and values are just as importanmt as you skills and knowledge.
Attention to detail, and the determination to succeed will be essential.

Your working week is based on a 50 hour rota over 5 days working alternate weekends. There is the opportunity to significantly enhance earning potential as your skills develop.

If you are dedicated to working with animals and have a commitment to their care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as an assistant herdsperson.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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