Sevenoaks
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Herdsperson to join a family-run dairy and arable farm near Sevenoaks, Kent. The herd comprises of 195 autumn block-calving cows, cubicle housed and TMR fed/grazed. We are looking for someone who takes pride in high standards of stockmanship, milk production and herd health. The herd is milked through a 20:20 parlour with feeding, Auto ID and shedding The farm is situated about 3 miles from Sevenoaks; a large town with every facility and full range of amenities set in beautiful countryside. London is 30 minutes by train. The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the dairy herd, working closely with the farm owners to maintain a productive, healthy, and efficient operation. • Key responsibilities:, • Daily management and care of the dairy herd, • Milking, • Herd health monitoring and maintaining high welfare standards -The role can develop with: • Record keeping and data management, • Responsibility for farm supplies and dairy consumables, • Calf and youngstock care as required, • General farm work and maintenance duties, • Assisting with other farm operations when required, • We seek an enthusiastic person who has:, • Some dairy farming background and experience, • A focus on stockmanship and attention to detail, • Ability to work independently within a team, • Positive attitude and strong work ethic, • A desire for training with for example: foot trimming and artificial insemination if applicable, • We will offer:, • Competitive salary dependent on experience, • Spacious, detached 2-bedroom cottage with central heating is provided on the farm, • Every other weekend off rota (52 days) with a further 80 days off per contract year, • Opportunity to work within a supportive family farming business If you are passionate about dairy farming and would like to become part of a progressive and welcoming farming team, please contact James Picot on or . No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at