https://jobs.co.uk/job/herd-manager-lkl-services-ltd--6278ee64-5e19-479a-88dc-0785ba031b04 RSS feed for Herd Manager at LKL Services Ltd. en-gb Fri, 01 May 2026 03:18:57 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/herd-manager-lkl-services-ltd--6278ee64-5e19-479a-88dc-0785ba031b04 https://jobs.co.uk/job/herd-manager-lkl-services-ltd--6278ee64-5e19-479a-88dc-0785ba031b04 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:53:13 GMT Location: Wiltshire | Salary: 4.00-4.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | We have a contract vacancy for a practical and motivated Herd Manager to take day-to-day responsibility for a split-block calving herd on this progressive family-owned mixed farm, situated on the edge of the North Wessex Downs. The herd is producing over 13,000 litres per cow, including 5,000 litres from forage, on a Selkley Vale Cadbury contract. The system focuses on getting the most from home-grown forage, including grazed grass, alongside maintaining the highest standards of herd health and welfare. A major investment in a new 200-cow cubicle shed has recently been completed, improving cow comfort and performance, and allowing for planned expansion to over 300-cows. Well-maintained facilities include an 18/36 Westfalia parlour with Sanicleanse teat-brush, ADF, NEDAP collars and auto-drafting, which is capable of milking up to 100 cows per hour. A good work/life balance is facilitated by regular and reliable part-time staff and partial 3 x milking, with late lactation only milked 2 x a day. Calf rearing is done in purpose-built accommodation using an automated milk feeder, and whole milk for beef calves. You will be responsible for managing a small team and will be given a good... Permanent