Herdsperson

Herdsperson
Ashford, Kent
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If you are seeking a position for your future where you can take responsibility and put your name to a herd with an interest in genomics and DNA testing; we have an opportunity for a herdsperson to join a committed family business, working on a well-equipped, progressive farm with well-developed facilities near Ashford in Kent.  

The unit is set to run with approximately 320 high yielding Holstein/Friesian cows, calving throughout the year. The herd is TMR fed with additional feeding in the parlour; yields are around 9500 litres per cow.

Key points to the position are:

• A 24:48 parlour with sequential baling and fitted with ADF.
• Auto shedding and Uniform computer system.
• Well laid out modern facilities with mattress bed cubicles.
• The opportunity for ongoing training for new skills such as AI, responsibility, and results to be proud of.
• The chance to work with an enthusiastic and dedicated farming team.

We are also able to off. with this position a very competitive remuneration/days off package, and a pleasant 3-bedroom semi-detached cottage free from rent rates and council tax on the unit. 

If you are looking for a challenging role which will value your strengths, please click the apply button now.