Herdsperson
LKL Services Ltd
Job Description
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