HerdPerson
CV-LibraryCO7, Dedham Heath, EssexpermanentPosted: 6 May 2026
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Very Competitve salary plus house ( Modern& Clean )
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Herdsperson to join a progressive and forward-thinking 250-cow Holstein dairy unit. This role would suit someone passionate about dairy farming, herd health, and maintaining high standards within a modern commercial dairy business.
Responsibilities:
• Twice-a-day milking
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and animal welfare
• Calving cows and monitoring cow and calf health
• Administering treatments, vaccinations, and routine herd tasks
• Assisting with herd management technology and monitoring systems
• Working independently and within a team environment
• Maintaining strong timekeeping and daily routine standards
Requirements:
• Previous dairy milking experience essential
• Good stockmanship and attention to detail
• Passion for working with dairy cows
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• AI and foot trimming experience preferred, although training can be provided
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK
Benefits:
• Three-bedroom house provided on farm
• 28 days paid annual leave
• Nest pension scheme
• 5-day working week with every other weekend off
• Modern herd management systems and progressive farming environment
Very Competitve salary plus house ( Modern& Clean )
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Herdsperson to join a progressive and forward-thinking 250-cow Holstein dairy unit. This role would suit someone passionate about dairy farming, herd health, and maintaining high standards within a modern commercial dairy business.
Responsibilities:
• Twice-a-day milking
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and animal welfare
• Calving cows and monitoring cow and calf health
• Administering treatments, vaccinations, and routine herd tasks
• Assisting with herd management technology and monitoring systems
• Working independently and within a team environment
• Maintaining strong timekeeping and daily routine standards
Requirements:
• Previous dairy milking experience essential
• Good stockmanship and attention to detail
• Passion for working with dairy cows
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• AI and foot trimming experience preferred, although training can be provided
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK
Benefits:
• Three-bedroom house provided on farm
• 28 days paid annual leave
• Nest pension scheme
• 5-day working week with every other weekend off
• Modern herd management systems and progressive farming environment