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An exciting opportunity to manage one of the top herds on the Island of Jersey.The JobThis is a new role managing the prize winning Ansom herd of 300 pedigree Jerseys plus 250 youngstock alongside the farm owners to bring additional resources and expertise to the business, which is Red Tractor and LEAF accredited.The herd calves all year round and is milked 2x a day through a 14/28 herringbone parlour. Currently averaging 7000 litres milk sold at 5.9% butterfat and 3.9% protein, 120 SCC with single figure bactoscan. The cows are housed in the winter and with access to grazing through the spring and summer months. The farm is well equipped and technology such as Cow Manager and Uniform is available to assist with the herd health, fertility and data management. The farm benefits from quarterly visits from our consultants at The Dairy Group and Kite Consulting.The successful candidate will need to have proven ability and will be responsible for both the cows and youngstock and day-to-day oversight of a hardworking team of four herdsmen / stockmen. You will need to be proactive in your management style but with the flexibility to cope with unplanned issues when they arise. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential as well as computer literacy, good record keeping, a clean driving licence and the experience of tractor driving and operating farm equipment.We are installing a brand new DeLaval parlour this summer with a view to changing to a 3x milking routine. The role will include helping to manage this transition and the integration of new extra staff. Animal welfare is a top priority and we are seeking an enthusiastic, hard-working individual with an eye for detail. Working alongside our Vet (monthly visits,) you will be responsible for the reproductive management of the cows and herd health. Although there is regular contract trimming, you will need to be able to foot trim on an ad hoc basis and be AI qualified. Formal training can be provided for the right candidate.The PackageAn excellent package including a 3 bedroom house will be available to the successful candidate and 29 days of paid annual leave. The job is based on an average of 50 working hours per week, including 6-8 milkings and some weekend work as part of a rota and also holiday cover. Once the shift to 3x milking is complete some occasional night milkings may be required.LocationThe farm is located on the picturesque north east coast of Jersey in the Channel Islands and is a 2 minute drive from the nearest beach. The accommodation is a newly refurbished house with a garden and is only a five minute drive from the farm and close to excellent local schools, amenities, bus routes and offers a safe, pleasant and rural location.You can also apply for this role by clicking the Apply Button.Share this jobApply for Herd Manager - JerseyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileSave my CV for future job applications and share with recruiters to headhunt me for new rolesSend my CV for a free review withAdd a cover message requiredPersonal Summary required{{ maxLength }} characters remainingWhat sectors do you have experience working in? requiredAcademic & EducationAnimal Health & NutritionArable & AgronomyCrop Science & NutritionDairyEngineeringEnvironment & EcologyEquestrianFarm Work & ManagementFood & Fresh ProduceGenetics & BreedingHorticulture, Forestry & WoodlandFinancial & Accountancy ServicesLivestockMachineryPoultryProperty, Land & Estates ManagementSales & MarketingSoftware & Precision TechnologyTechnicalTrading & PurchasingWhere are you currently based? requiredAre you eligible to work in the UK? requiredDo you have a full UK driving licence? requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesWe would like to keep you up-to-date with what\'s happening at Farmers Weekly and tell you about our latest products and other services. Based on your choices below, we\'ll send you emails we think you\'ll be interested in, including selected articles and reminders about forthcoming events.I want to receive SMS and/or email marketing communications from Farmers Weekly.When you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on Farmers Weekly Jobs you agree to our and . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time. Farmers Weekly is a tradename of . By registering your details, you understand that your personal data will be handled according to our .Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.MA Agriculture Limited
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