Assistant Dairy Herdsperson
- Recruiter
- HARTPURY UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Gloucestershire (GB)
- Salary
- £22,000 - £28,000 per
- Posted
- 08 Jan 2020
- End of advertisement period
- 21 Jan 2020
- Academic Discipline
- Life sciences, Agriculture, Food & Forestry
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Assistant Dairy Herdsperson
£22-£28,000 per annum
Accommodation + utility bills + pension + other benefits
12 days per fortnight with alternative weekends off
About Us
Hartpury University’s estate boasts its own 1,000 acre commercial Home Farm split across several sites. The dairy is part of a mixed farming enterprise, and the herd is comprised of 250 Autumn calving Holstein-Friesians. Cows are milked twice a day through a 32:32 rapid-exit De Laval parlour.
About You
The ideal candidate will be able to milk, AI, foot trim, carry out general stock tasks, and operate machinery to a high standard, and be responsible for the dairy in the absence of the Head Herdsperson. You will have an interest in working with, and demonstrating best practice to, students. You will also be expected to be a flexible team player, with a willingness to assist on the other enterprises as needed.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary plus rent free accommodation with all utilities bills paid
- Local government pension scheme
- Employee Discounts Scheme
- 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
To discuss the post, contact Farm Manager, Andrew Eastabrook on 01452 702471.
Visit our website www.hartpury.ac.uk to see full details and to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 21st January 2020.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 4th February 2020.
Hartpury values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.