Senior Herdsperson

Role: Senior Herdsperson
Location: King s Lynn (PE32)
Salary: £35,000 £40,000 per annum
Hours: 48 hours per week
Benefits

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health Support
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Potential accommodation option

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Herdsperson to join their team at their busy commercial dairy farm near King s Lynn. The successful candidate will be working alongside the Farm Manager to oversee the health, welfare, and productivity of the herd and will play a key role in ensuring operations run smoothly, cows are well cared for, and their milk meets the highest quality standards.

The Role:

• Manage daily care, feeding, and milking of the dairy herd
• Oversee breeding, including heat detection, artificial insemination, and pregnancy checks
• Monitor herd health and arrange veterinary care when needed
• Maintain accurate records of milk production, breeding, and animal health
• Ensure milking equipment and facilities meet hygiene standards
• Supervise and train farm staff, providing guidance and feedback
• Order feed and supplies, managing stock levels
• Implement improvements to feeding and milking routines to boost productivity
• Carry out weekly farm audits and ensure compliance with regulations

About You:

• Proven experience in dairy farming, ideally in a senior or herd management role
• Strong knowledge of dairy science, animal nutrition, and husbandry
• Ability to manage and train staff effectively
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather
• Knowledge of health & safety and compliance standards
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with staff, vets, nutritionists, and suppliers