Lkl Services Ltd

We have a new vacancy for a skilled stockperson to work within an LKL team on a family business with a throughput of 2500 animals per year near Lewes, East Sussex. The farm overall acreage is 1100 acres of grazing land, forage leys and arable. The grassland supports the cattle and is the forage acres for a haylage enterprise, grain from the arable land is milled on site for calf/stock rations. The prime focus will be responsibility for the milk calves which is the backbone of the business. The calves are reared on milk bars and milk machines. The calves are taken through weaning and grown on to sale at 200 kgs for the majority and some kept and sold later as stores. The farm also finishes bull beef and grazes beef cattle to finishing along with a suckler herd of fifty cows. The vacancy offers: - • The opportunity to apply stock and leadership skills within a progressive farming business. • The chance to set your own targets and make your own results within a highly skilled and willing team. • Working with technology, including Tru Test EID weigh system and Farm Matters Recording System. We are looking for a local person who has both the livestock and technical knowledge and experience, along with the personnel skills necessary to work within a team who are all keen to work together to ensure the continued success of this unit. If you believe you have the core experience and qualities necessary to make an impression by example, and are looking to further your career, please contact James Picot on for more details. No overseas applicants without a 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 herringbone parlour with ACR's 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 is preferable for this role, but not essential. In return for your effort, we offer a highly competitive salary with bonus schemes, regular time off and mobile home accommodation free from rent and council tax. The successful candidate must have a full driving licence and means of transport. 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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced person to, alongside the owners, head up the team on a well invested and modern 700 cow unit in Balfron,Central Scotland. The farm, part of family-owned business that includes several units plus a contracting business, enjoys excellent infrastructure with cow's cubicle housed in modern light buildings and milked three times per day through a highly efficient 24/48 parlour with excellent handling facilities and infrastructure to aid you in the care and management of the cows in your charge. Cows are achieving excellent results in terms of yield, milk hygiene and fertility results. The role would entail day-to-day management of the cows and the dairy team, undertaking milkings, herd health and welfare, fertility work and foot health as well as daily record keeping, liaising with the vets and consultants and being a key part of driving the herd forward. When it comes to the team, you will lead by example, undertake staffing rotas and organise the team in their day-to-day duties. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role, have a proactive approach to herd management with the health of the cow and the motivation and leadership of the team at its core. As well as the obvious cow skills, you will be an effective communicator with an approachable and positive manner providing an inspiration to those around you. In return for your efforts we offer a competitive salary with bonus scheme, regular time off and suitable accommodation to your needs as well as the opportunity to be key part of a highly respected farming business in a stunning part of Scotland within easy reach of the beauty of Loch Lomond and the vibrance of central Glasgow. 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

We require a keen and enthusiastic herdsperson to help carry out the day - day running of a modern and progressive organic dairy farm near Skipton in Yorkshire. Key responsibilities will include milking the herd of Holstein x Friesian cows, calf feeding, youngstock rearing and general farm work. The farm has a purpose-built dairy unit which is 20 years old, as well as other youngstock satellite farms. There is a modern 28:28 rapid exit parlour with feeders, ACR's, meters, auto ID and auto shedding. The successful candidate must have previous experience in a similar role, be able to think for themselves and work with the existing team. In return we offer a competitive salary with bonus schemes, lovely 3-bedroom family accommodation which is on-farm, centrally heated, double glazed and is free from rent and council tax and the opportunity to be a key part in a successful and progressive business. 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

An exciting opportunity has risen to join the team on an extremely well invested and well managed 900 Cow dairy unit in Herefordshire. Working alongside the herd manager and owners, taking responsibility for certain areas and your weekends on, you will be a key part of the senior team. The role would entail assisting the herd manager in all aspects of cow care, health and welfare, daily record keeping, spotting and dealing with issues, fertility work and some milkings. You will be a point of contact for junior members of the team giving them a good example to follow. The successful candidate would have experience in a similar role or looking to progress in their career towards eventual herd management. You will be passionate about cows and profitable dairy farming with a proactive approach and excellent communication skills. AI and foot trimming certificates are highly desirable. In return for your efforts, we offer a competitive salary plus excellent accommodation on farm free of council tax and rent plus the opportunity to work on a very progressive and well-regarded farm business. For an informal discussion please contact Ian Lindsay on . No overseas applicants without a work visa

We require a self-motivated and experienced herdsperson to help run all elements of a modern and progressive dairy farm near Shrewsbury. Key responsibilities will include: • Helping the manager with the day-day running of the high yielding herd • Milking • Foot Trimming (Experience preferable) • Calf and Youngstock work • Herd health & fertility • Record keeping. The farm has a recently installed HB parlour with; ACRs, milk meters, auto shedding gate and backing gate to milk the 350 high yielding Pedigree Holstein cows 2 times / day. Modern cow housing and new machinery make this a very efficient farm with excellent working conditions. This is a varied role which involves hoof trimming, calf and youngstock feeding, with some milking when necessary. The successful candidate must have previous experience on a similar farm, be able to think for themselves, motivate and challenge staff and work alongside others in this successful business. In return we offer a competitive salary with bonus schemes, lovely 3 bed house, which is close to the farm and free from rent and council tax. This is an opportunity to be a key part in a successful and progressive business. For an informal discussion please call Rob Stephenson on . No overseas applicants without a work visa

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Assistant Herdsperson to join a progressive, family-run multi dairy site, beef, and arable enterprise spanning 2,400 acres between Taunton and Ilminster, Somerset. The role will support all aspects of day-to-day cow care and herd management during the busy autumn bock calving period on a 450-cow grazing unit. Key Responsibilities: • Twice-daily milking in a modern 20/40 GEA parlour (featuring ACR, auto ID, segregation gate, and automated footbath) • Calf rearing using H&L CalfExpert automatic feeders • Contributing to herd health, fertility, and grazing management initiatives • Working collaboratively within a young, enthusiastic team Candidate Requirements: • Previous dairy experience preferred • Positive attitude with a strong willingness to learn • Full UK driving licence essential What We Offer: • Competitive hourly rate of pay • On-site single-person accommodation (no pets permitted) • Opportunity to develop skills within a forward-thinking farming business For an informal discussion regarding the vacancy please call Simon Withers on or email No overseas applicants without a work visa

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to become part of a successful dairy business milking 530-cows and producing four million litres of high-quality milk for a premium stilton maker near Newark in Nottinghamshire. We require a very enthusiastic and versatile Herd Manager to manage the day-day running of this large dairy unit. The successful candidate will work closely with the herdsman, farm manager and other staff on the 230-cow spring block-calving grazing system and the 300-cow autumn block calving system. This exciting position has the following key responsibilities / accountabilities; staff management, overseeing youngstock rearing, milk quality, fertility planning, grassland management, training / mentoring of staff and further development of business. This forward-thinking business has the following: • Modern 24:48 parlour with ACR's and backing gate • Great cow housing - cubicles & auto scrapers • Two calving blocks autumn and spring • Paddock grazing - excellent track infrastructure & grassland management • Aim to graze March - November • TMR feeding • Milk sold on a premium cheese contract • Active member of local discussion group The successful candidate will be a very enthusiastic person with a positive attitude who leads by example and has very high standards in whatever they do. Experience in managing a team, milking, grassland management (preferable, but not essential) and staff development are essential for this role. You will need to be an ambitious person who is able to use their initiative and be able to take and delegate responsibility for the key areas to enable them to run smoothly. In return for your effort, we offer a highly competitive salary with bonus schemes, generous time off with a mixture of early and late starts and accommodation free from rent and council tax, which is a lovely 3 /4-bed house with central heating, double glazing and large garden. 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

We are looking for someone to lead a small team on a progressive grass-based farm in south Leicestershire. This unit makes up part of a wider business milking close to 1,000 cows in total. The successful candidate will have full control of the day-day running of the spring block-calving herd, which are mainly Friesian cross bred cows that graze from early spring until late autumn or however long conditions allow. There is great infrastructure on the farm ranging from accommodation for all cows, to extensive track system to a great 24:48 parlour with circular backing gate This is very much a hands-on role and you would be expected to lead from the front. Experience in foot trimming, AI and grazing management are essential along with great stock husbandry and record keeping. Experience and confidence are also essential qualities for this role as it is a satellite unit, so the successful candidate needs to be capable of dealing with all the challenges dairy farming throws at you without necessarily the support of an on-farm owner. There is a fantastic 5-bedroom family home on-farm which is centrally heated and close to good schools and local amenities. This is a great opportunity for someone who relishes the opportunity to take on the autonomy of running their own dairy unit, but with the support locally from the overall owner. For an informal discussion please call Rob Stephenson on . No overseas applicants without a work visa

Want to develop your dairy experience, relief milkers urgently required for 6 -8 weeks plus for the following farms: 220-cow farm, 28:28 HB parlour in Edinburgh, Scotland, a 250- cow farm, 24:24 HB Parlour in Middlesborough and a 400- cow farm, 40-point rotary in Shropshire. Good accommodation available. Excellent hourly rate. For an informal chat, please call or message Simon Withers on . Please email your CV to No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at