Dairy Herd Manager-North Wiltshire-300 Cow Herd-Modern, Well Invested Dairy-Progressive Business-SWweb2842

Dairy Herd Manager-North Wiltshire-300 Cow Herd-Modern, Well Invested Dairy-Progressive Business-SWweb2842

South West

Added 16 Apr 2026

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Dairy Herd Manager to join a forward-thinking farming business in an idyllic North Wiltshire village.

The Role

This is a hands-on position where you will take responsibility for the day-to-day herd management while maintaining excellent animal welfare and performance standards.

Key responsibilities include:

•    Overseeing herd health, fertility, and breeding programmes
•    Monitoring dry cows, calving cows, and youngstock transitions
•    Carrying out AI (advantageous) and managing breeding performance
•    Completing one milking per day and sharing general farm duties
•    TMR feeding and daily herd care
•    Participating in a rota including night checks and every other weekend

About You

•    Minimum 4 years’ dairy experience
•    Proven ability in herd management and livestock husbandry
•    Strong team player with a proactive, can-do attitude
•    Confident working independently and leading by example
•    AI experience beneficial but not essential

Working within a skilled four-person team under the overall leadership of the farm’s livestock manager, you’ll play a key role in producing high-quality milk for a premium retailer-aligned supply contract.

The Farm

•    300 all-year-round calving cows
•    Average yield: 10,000 litres
•    TMR-fed with rotational paddock grazing
•    Cubicle housing
•    Modern 20:40 Westfalia parlour with ADF, auto-feeding, and auto-drafting
•    Well-invested, efficient handling systems

What’s on Offer

•    Competitive salary package (dependent on experience)
•    3-bedroom house (rent-free) with garage and gardens
•    Structured time off: every other weekend + additional days
•    Supportive team and genuine work-life balance
•    Excellent local schools and rural lifestyle

Apply Now

Please send your CV to: amanda.hargrave@lkl-services.co.uk

For an informal discussion about the opportunity please contact: Simon Withers – 07912 864646

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