Unit Herdsperson

We are seeking an enthusiastic herdsperson to work alongside our excellent herd manager on one of the two units run by this progressive business near the picturesque village of Litcham, near Fakenham in Norfolk. This position will suit a dairy enthusiast with a proven basic track record looking to progress in the industry and complete the herdcare team covering all aspects of production on a forage- based system. This exciting business is running with an emphasis on forage/grazing on two units each running with 340 crossbred cows block calving in the autumn period. Going forward, the role will provide an excellent mix of responsibilities which will include the daily herd management, milking, fertility, grassland management, and associated stock work. The herd is managed on a forage-based system with the housed period on cubicles with semi TMR feeding; the yields are in excess of 8,500 litres a cow. Milking is through a superb 24:48 parlour, DTL with ACR''s, complete with autoshedding, Cow Manager health and fertility system and excellent handling facilities. FOR A FULL AND COMPREHENSIVE JOB DESCRIPTION AND CONTRACT DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT JAMES PICOT ON . No overseas applicants without a work visa ..... full job details .....