A vacancy has arisen for an assistant herdsperson seeking a rewarding role on a well-run unit comprising of up-to-date facilities with approximately 360 Friesian cows. The unit features modern cow housing and sand cubicles and 7 years ago installed a completely new milking/handling facility with 20:40 parlour with auto shedding; now running with GEA cow scout collars. We are looking for a team minded person who will value the opportunity to take an active role in the day to day running of this herd. The cows are autumn block calving on a forage based/ in parlour feeding system, with yields around 8500 litres per cow. Whilst milking a part of this role it does not dominate it. Therefore, you have the opportunity to play a broad and important role in the continued success of this business with the ability to develop a sound knowledge of herd health, fertility management, grazing/winter feeding, and hygienic milk production. We would offer you a very pleasant, spacious 2-bedroom mobile home on the unit, as well as a realistic remuneration package and really excellent time off. If you are looking for a settled future on a lifestyle friendly system please call James Picot on for further details. No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at
May 16, 2026
Full time
A vacancy has arisen for an assistant herdsperson seeking a rewarding role on a well-run unit comprising of up-to-date facilities with approximately 360 Friesian cows. The unit features modern cow housing and sand cubicles and 7 years ago installed a completely new milking/handling facility with 20:40 parlour with auto shedding; now running with GEA cow scout collars. We are looking for a team minded person who will value the opportunity to take an active role in the day to day running of this herd. The cows are autumn block calving on a forage based/ in parlour feeding system, with yields around 8500 litres per cow. Whilst milking a part of this role it does not dominate it. Therefore, you have the opportunity to play a broad and important role in the continued success of this business with the ability to develop a sound knowledge of herd health, fertility management, grazing/winter feeding, and hygienic milk production. We would offer you a very pleasant, spacious 2-bedroom mobile home on the unit, as well as a realistic remuneration package and really excellent time off. If you are looking for a settled future on a lifestyle friendly system please call James Picot on for further 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 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
May 16, 2026
Full time
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