Our Castle Douglas based clients are currently seeking a Herdsperson to add to their team of experienced professionals.
Working on their established Dairy Farm and reporting directly to the Herd Manager, you will be supporting in the day-to-day running of the dairy operation.
Duties include:
* Adhering to farm procedures, including the safe herding of cows from pen to milking parlour.
* Check pens and start the milking system, milk cooling, refrigeration, washing and feed system.
* Milking once a day as per rota.
* Prepare the dairy in readiness for the next milking according to the set guidelines.
* At the completion of milking, follow the procedures for plant cleaning and the shutdown process.
* All aspects of animal husbandry.
* All other duties as required.
What we’re looking for:
* Highly motivated
* Strong work ethic
* No experience required, however experience within this field would be a distinct advantage.
In Return:
* The successful applicant will be working within a close-knit team, offering excellent progression and ‘on the job’ based training.
* On site accommodation available (Central Heating and Double Glazing)
* £12ph starting rate with salary reviews following initial probationary period
* 22 Days holiday.
This role is being offered on a permanent basis, so we are only looking to hear from candidates looking for long term work.
Hours of Work:
This role will include working on a 3-shift pattern;
* 4am – 12pm
* 12pm – 8pm
* 8pm – 4am