Winchester
Sparsholt Campus, Winchester Subsidised on-site accommodation available Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Our client is looking for a motivated and practical herdsperson to support the head herdsperson in the day-to-day management of our dairy and beef herd at College Farm (Garstons). This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a progressive farm while also supporting and mentoring students gaining hands-on farming experience. Key responsibilities: • Assist with the daily management of the dairy and beef herd, • Support conventional and robotic milking systems, • Monitor milk quality, hygiene standards and milk storage, • Ensure herd feed availability and monitor feed supplies, • Support the herd health plan, including treatments, AI records and statutory records, • Assist with calving checks, fertility management and calf rearing, • Maintain high standards of animal welfare and Red Tractor compliance, • Support students and learners undertaking practical farm duties, • Help maintain farm equipment, machinery and facilities, • Ensure excellent standards of hygiene, tidiness and farm presentation What we're looking for: • Experience working with dairy and/or beef cattle, • Strong livestock husbandry skills, • A practical, reliable and proactive approach, • Interest in supporting and mentoring agricultural students, • Ability to work as part of a team and follow farm protocols Why Join Us? • Be part of a forward-thinking agricultural college, • Help inspire the next generation of farmers, • Work within a supportive and innovative team, • Access to excellent training and professional development College benefits: • Pension scheme, • Free on-site parking, • Occupational sick pay and maternity pay schemes, • Flexible working policy, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Free on-campus gym (Sparsholt Campus), • Staff discounts on farm produce, plants, fish and game, • Wide range of CPD opportunities, • On-site food outlets and nursery Working Pattern: Full-time Location: Sparsholt Campus, Winchester For an informal discussion regarding the vacancy please call Simon Withers on or email No overseas applicants without a work visa