Dairy Herd Manager

<p><strong>Dairy Herd Manager - North Wiltshire</strong></p> <p><strong>300-Cow Herd Modern, Well-Invested Dairy Progressive Business</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a <strong>motivated and experienced Dairy Herd Manager</strong> to join a forward-thinking farming business in an idyllic North Wiltshire village. Working within a skilled <strong>four-person team under the overall leadership of the farm's livestock manager</strong>, you'll play a key role in producing high-quality milk for a premium retailer-aligned supply contract.</p> <p><strong>The Farm</strong></p> <p>• 300 all-year-round calving cows<br /> • Average yield: <strong>10,000 litres</strong><br /> • TMR-fed with <strong>rotational paddock grazing</strong><br /> • Cubicle housing<br /> • Modern 20:40 <strong>Westfalia parlour </strong>with ADF, auto-feeding, and auto-drafting<br /> • Well-invested, efficient handling systems</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>This is a <strong>hands-on position</strong> where you will take responsibility for the day-to-day herd management while maintaining excellent animal welfare and performance standards.</p> <p>Key responsibilities include:</p> <p>• Overseeing herd health, fertility, and breeding programmes<br /> • Monitoring dry cows, calving cows, and youngstock transitions<br /> • Carrying out <strong>AI (advantageous)</strong> and managing breeding performance<br /> • Completing <strong>one milking per day</strong> and sharing general farm duties<br /> • TMR feeding and daily herd care<br /> • Participating in a rota including <strong>night checks and every other weekend</strong></p> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>• Minimum <strong>4 years' dairy experience</strong><br /> • Proven ability in herd management and livestock husbandry<br /> • Strong team player with a proactive, can-do attitude<br /> • Confident working independently and leading by example<br /> • AI experience beneficial but not essential</p> <p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p> <p>• <strong>Competitive salary package</strong> (dependent on experience)<br /> • <strong>3-bedroom house</strong> (rent-free) with garage and gardens<br /> • Structured time off: <strong>every other weekend + additional days</strong><br /> • Supportive team and genuine <strong>work-life balance</strong><br /> • Excellent local schools and rural lifestyle</p> <p><strong>Apply Now</strong></p> <p>Please send your CV to: </p> <p>For an informal discussion about the opportunity please contact: <strong>Simon Withers - </strong></p> <p>For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at </p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?%2fq6atnPApF5ngDgkDdRxcMzo7Jm%2bB%2fH%2bd" width="0" height="0" />