Lkl Services Ltd

A contract vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic, ambitious person to complete the team alongside the dairy herd two-man team. We seek a reliable operator with a solid machinery/dairy background looking to progress their career by assisting with the day-to-day routine and management of a 350-cow herd on a recognised tight autumn block calving, forage-based system. The herd is cubicle housed, with easy-feed grass/maize silage fed as self-feed and in mangers, with concentrates fed in the 16:32 DTL parlour. There is the opportunity for the successful applicant to join a large, well known dairy farming family business, focussing on field work, forage production, grassland management, machinery maintenance and have an input with the milking herd and youngstock, with the added benefit of general support from this committed farming operation. If you can pride yourself on your machinery operation, stockmanship, enjoy being part of a team and want to develop your career within a progressive, secure dairy business, please contact James Picot on . No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at

Due to retirement, an excellent opportunity has arisen to join a progressive, forward-thinking dairy business in Somerset. We milk 100 high yielding dairy cows through two Lely Astronaut robotic milking systems and pride ourselves on high standards of herd management and animal welfare. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to work closely alongside the owner on a day-to-day basis within a small, supportive family team. Key Responsibilities: • Managing cows through the robotic milking system • Feeding and caring for calves • Scraping and bedding youngstock accommodation • Supporting general herd health and performance Experience with AI and foot trimming would be advantageous, but not essential. Training can also be provided around the robotic system operation. The successful applicant must: • Be capable of working independently and using their initiative when required • Be reliable, proactive and organised • Work well as part of a small, close-knit team • Maintain high standards of stockmanship and animal care What We Offer: • Highly competitive hourly rate (based on approximately 40 - 45 hours per week) • Every other weekend off • Rent free accommodation: a newly refurbished 3-bedroom bungalow in a village location with central heating, double glazing, and a large garden For an informal discussion, please contact Simon Withers on or email . Please note: No overseas applicants without a valid UK work visa. For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work within an enthusiastic team milking 350 mainly Friesian x Holstein cows in the picturesque county of Leicestershire. We require a very enthusiastic and versatile assistant to help run the farm and maximise the amount of milk obtained from grazed grass. The herd is milked through a modern herringbone parlour with ACR's, ADF, and feeders; paddock grazed for as long as the weather dictates (generally February - Nov) and are housed in cubicles during the winter where they are fed block cut silage. Regular grass measuring takes place on a weekly basis. All data is inputted onto software to give a grass wedge. The herd is split into a spring and an autumn block, and all replacements are reared on farm. The successful candidate will be a very enthusiastic person who has previous experience on dairy farms and has very high standards in whatever they do. They must also be able to think for themselves and be highly motivated. Foot trimming and AI are preferable for this role. In return for your efforts, we offer a highly competitive salary with bonus schemes, regular time off and accommodation free from rent and council tax. The house available is a lovely 3-bed cottage near the farm, which is double glazed and has central heating. For an informal discussion please call Rob Stephenson on . No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at

Want to develop your dairy experience? Reliable relief milkers urgently required for 6 -8 weeks plus, for the following farms: 120-cow farm, 12:12 HB parlour in the home counties, 200 - cow farm, 20:20 HB parlour in North Shropshire 260 - cow dairy farm in mid Devon Good accommodation available. Excellent hourly rate. For an informal chat, please call or message Simon Withers on . No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at

An exciting contract vacancy has arisen for a highly accomplished and experienced herdsperson to take on the care of an organic herd in West Dorset near Crewkerne. The herd comprises 350 predominately autumn calved cows with a small spring block, which are milked through a 20:40 GEA parlour with ACR's, meters, auto ID & Seg, and auto wash. The unit, built 10 years ago, includes housing in cubicles allied to a well thought out handling system. Yield is around 8,800 litres per cow, with milk supplied to Yeo Valley. We require someone with a proven track record of caring for a herd of this size who can lead milkings, as well as working with other farm staff. Alongside milking, the role will comprise being proactive with herd health, doing AI, foot trimming, calving, night checks on a rota as well as working closely with the vet. You will also be responsible for record keeping and be involved in grass measuring & management. The unit is remote yet easily accessible with shops and schools nearby. The rewards for this very important role in a stunning part of the south-west will include a generous salary, regular time off and a very nice 3-bedroom house a short walk from the unit, which will be provided free from rent, rates and council tax. For an informal discussion please call Henry Hare on . No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at

We have contract vacancy for an experienced and capable herdsperson, or a trainee, on a conventional system milking 230 autumn calvers milked via a 16 x 32 herringbone parlour, with always two people milking. A competitive salary, with an off farm 3-bedroom house, or a one-bedroom flat on farm, is on offer for the successful candidate. For an informal discussion please call Steve Owens on . No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at

A 500 acre all grass extensive grazing operation with 450 crossbred cows, flying herd and milked via a 24 x 48 parlour, is looking for a suitably qualified assistant GFW. Duties will include assisting the hands-on farm manager with all aspects of day-to-day operations, to include some milkings, general stock work and some yard tractor work. Farm experience, to include milkings, would be preferred for this role. A 2-bedroom semi-detached house is on offer with a competitive salary package. For an informal discussion please call Steve Owens on . No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at

200 dairy cow mixed farming enterprise - day to day management responsibilities. Good accommodation available. Excellent hourly rate. For an informal chat, please call or message Simon Withers on . No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at

Our client, a respected 240-cow herd in Lancashire, is seeking an experienced person to work alongside the family and part-time staff in the daily running of the farm. A truly mixed role, this position offers great variety in the tasks asked of you. From feeder wagon work, telehandler operation and basic tractor work in the fields, to a certain amount of milking, cow care and youngstock tasks, if you like to be a part of a family business and every element of the dairy unit, this role is for you! The herd is cubicle housed in modern sheds, fed a TMR diet milked through an 18-month-old Pearson 18/36 Swingover parlour and grazes during the day in spring and summer. The successful candidate will be as happy in the parlour as they are in the tractor cab, or in the workshop, with a professional can do attitude putting the care of the cows as their main focus. They will be able to spot and treat mastitis alongside other common issues and be proactive in dealing with them. Likewise, care and maintenance around the farm and of the machinery will be high on your agenda. In return for your efforts, we offer a competitive salary, generous time off and plenty of variety. Suitable accommodation; rent and council tax will be sorted for the successful candidate, close to local amenities and the north-Northwest motorway network. For an informal discussion please contact Ian Lindsay on . No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at

Our client operates a mixed farming business with two modern dairy units located in the Devizes area of Wiltshire, approximately nine miles apart. Each unit milks around 190 cows, calving all year round, through 20/20 fully automated herringbone parlours. The All Cannings and Bromham herds are cubicle housed and semi-TMR fed. An opportunity is available for an experienced Relief Milker/General Farm Worker to cover approximately one hundred days per contract year on each unit. The role provides cover for Herd Managers during regular time off, holidays, and to allow for other management responsibilities. Work rotas are agreed in advance, giving flexibility to undertake additional work elsewhere outside the agreed farm rota if desired. For the right candidate, there is also potential for additional stock and tractor work within the business, which could make this a full-time position. DIY AI experience would be an advantage, although training can be provided. A travel allowance is also included for mileage between the units. A very competitive remuneration package is offered, including a three-bedroom semi-detached cottage in the village of All Cannings, provided rent-free and with Council Tax included. The village offers local amenities, including a well-regarded primary school. For an informal discussion, please call or message Simon Withers on or email No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at

We have new contract vacancy for an experienced assistant herdsperson for 350 organic autumn block calving Friesians as one of 4 x dairies on a family owned and managed 2,500-acre estate in North Dorset. The appointed person will be a full-time assistant to work alongside a highly capable and experienced herd manager and be involved in all the outside tasks such as bedding, scraping and feeding, with occasional milkings. A competitive package to go along with a log cabin on farm is on offer, to compliment a work life balance of 9 hour days and regular time off to suit any candidate. For an informal discussion please call Steve Owens on . No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at