LKL Services to Agriculture

A vacancy has arisen for a senior tractor driver within the team at a farmer/contractors near Preston, Lancs. Spring - Autumn (possibly full-time/long-term). The varied role would involve all aspects of silage operations from mowing and buck raking to relief self propelled forage harvester operation. Other work such as slurry and arable tasks when required would be included. The role would be full time for the period stated with the possibility of a long term position. The farm enjoys modern well maintained machinery and a loyal customer base within the local area. You will have experience in a similar role able to demonstrate yours skills as both an operator and in looking after the maintenance of the equipment. A mechanical mind, attention to detail and a flexible attitude are a must as is good team skills and a personable manner. In return we offer a basic salary plus bonuses and regular time off as the harvest allows.

Contact:

For an informal conversation about the position, please ring Ian Lindsay on 07802 596869 Please send the application form to amanda.hargrave@lkl-services.co.uk

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the team at an outstanding unit in a stunning coastal in north east Scotland approx 25 minutes south of Aberdeen. The thoroughly modern farm comprise of excellent facilities for both cow and staff. The bulk of the high yielding pedigree herd are milked through 5 Lely A3 robots with a group being milked through the conventional 20/20 parlour. The role would involve working under the forward thinking and progressive owners and alongside the existing team undertaking milkings, herd health, general stock tasks and some general farm work taking areas of responsibility where appropriate. You will have experience in a similar role with foot trimming experience highly desirable but a keen, hard working attitude along with good team skills and attention to detail are a must. In return we offer a competitive salary, accommodation free from rent and council tax plus regular time off with real opportunity for progression within a modern dairy business. This position would be an ideal Dairy Management Academy Placement.

Contact:

For an informal conversation about the position, please ring Ian Lindsay on 07802 596869 Please send the application form to amanda.hargrave@lkl-services.co.uk

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A vacancy has arisen for a contientious and keen individual to join the team at a 200 cow unit at Bothamsall, near Retford, Notts. The mixed farm of dairy, beef and arable comprises of traditional and modern buildings all well laid out with good handling facilities around the dairy unit. Cows are milked through 20/20 Fullwood low jar parlour with ACR's, large collecting yard and A.I/vet facilities close to hand. Cows are producing an average of 8000ltrs from a TMR diet, housed on loose straw yards and calving A.Y.R. The role would involve day to day running of the herd alongside the hands on owners, milkings, general stock husbandry tasks with more responsibility as you prove yourself. Foot trimming certificates would be a major advantage but faultless record keeping, attention to detail and a willingness to progress are a must. Local accommodation will be sought for the successful candidate, free from council tax, to go with regular time off and a competitive salary offered to the successful candidate.

Location:

Bothamsall, Notts, 2 miles from the A1 trunk road, 5 miles from Retford, close to all local amenities.

The Farm:

A mixed 800 acre farm comprising of dairy, beef and arable operations enjoying a range of modern and traditional buildings all well laid out with the dairy unit central. The 200 cows are split into high and low yielding groups, fed a true TMR of grass silage, maize and home grown/bought in feeds and are loose housed on straw yards, the main focus at present is improving cow health. The parlour consists of a 20/20 Fullwood low jar unit with ACR's and good handling facilities and dairy office close to hand. A range of modern machinery is on hand to aid in the day to day tasks.

The Job:

To assist the hands on owners and work alongside the current team in the usual day to day operation of a modern dairy farm, undertake milkings, some feeding, general husbandry tasks and day to day record keeping. You must be competent in operation of machinery such as diet feeders, straw choppers and telescopic handlers. AI and foot trimming certificates would be an advantage but the ability to spot and deal with problems, a willingness to take on more responsibility as you prove yourself and a conscientious attitude are a must.

Accommodation:

Local accommodation will be sought for the successful candidate, free from council tax.

Remuneration:

Competitive salary with regular time off, various bonus schemes and free accommodation.

Contact:

For an informal conversation about the position, please ring Rob Stephenson on 07557 920255 Please send the application form to amanda.hargrave@lkl-services.co.uk

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We require a professional minded herdsperson to be a key part of the team on a modern 380 cow unit in Bedale, North Yorks. The herd is loose housed on straw and is milked through a 30/30 parlour fitted with auto ID and ACR's. Working alongside the owners and other staff you will undertake milkings, general herd health and welfare and youngstock tasks. Genus RMS currently undertake fertility however A.I and Foot trimming certificates would be advantageous. In return we offer a competitive salary with bonus schemes plus accommodation allowance enabling you to choose appropriate accommodation locally.

Contact:

For more information and an informal discussion please contact Ian Lindsay on 07802 596869. Please send the application form to amanda.hargrave@lkl-services.co.uk

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We require a dedicated and experienced herdsperson to working alongside the owners and head up the team on a modern and progressive 350 cow unit in the Derbyshire peak district. The unit enjoys excellent modern facilities including a 20/40 fulwood parlour with auto id, ADF, large collecting yard, backing gate, auto shedding with handling facilities close to the parlour. The herd is cubicle housed, calves A.Y.R with a slight autumn bias, low yielders are grazed in the summer. The role would entail all manner of herd work from milkings, herd health, fertility, foot trimming, youngstock work and daily record keeping. You will have a proven track record in a similar role, have a passion for cows being a strong team player able to motivate junior staff around you. In return we offer a competitive salary plus bonus schemes with regular time off and 3 bed barn conversion, on farm free of rent and council tax.

Contact:

For more information and an informal discussion please contact Ian Lindsay on 07802 596869. Please send the application form to amanda.hargrave@lkl-services.co.uk

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person, looking to further their career in dairy, to work as part of an established team on a modern high input unit near Christchurch in Dorset. Cows are cubicle housed, TMR fed and milked through a 20/20 Westphalia parlour. We require a team player with a 'can do' attitude and a willingness to learn. In return we offer a competitive salary, regular time off and a 3 bedroom house on the unit.

Location:

The farm is located 2 miles north of Christchurch in Dorset within easy reach of schools and shops.

The Farm:

North Hinton Dairy is one of two near-identical units on the Meyrick estate near Christchurch in Dorset which has a significant arable acreage in addition to the cows. Cows are housed in a modern, well ventilated building with auto scrapers, troughs for TMR feeding and out of parlour feeders for top up. Milking is through a 20/20 Westphalia parlour with a well thought out handling area at the exit. Calving is batched into spring and autumn with cows yielding in excess of 9,000 litres. Calves are reared on farm then sent to contract rearers returning at point of calving.

The Job:

We require a well organised individual to work with our existing team. Your main duties will encompass TMR feeding, bedding, clamp management, slurry spreading and scraping but will also involve some milking, calving, calf rearing and general stock work. Competence with modern machinery is essential, as is attention to detail. Experience with a similar role is desirable.

Accommodation:

A well appointed 3 bedroom house is available on the unit free of rent, rates and council tax.

Remuneration:

In return we offer a 290-day contract and a competitive salary.

Contact:

For an informal conversation about the position, please ring Henry Hare on 07531 335294 Please send the application form to amanda.hargrave@lkl-services.co.uk

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We require a skilled and experienced herdsperson to share the responsibility for running a Pedigree Holstein herd of high yielding cows on a council tenancy dairy farm near Lutterworth in south Leicestershire. Key responsibilities will include; milking, foot trimming, de-horning, GFW, herd health & fertility and record keeping. The successful candidate must have a proven track record in all these areas. In return we offer a competitive salary with bonus schemes, modern 2 bed accommodation in a local village 4 miles of the farm with gas central heating, double glazing & garden free from rent and council tax and the opportunity to be a key part in a successful and progressive business.

Location:

The farm is located just outside Lutterworth in South Leicestershire with excellent transport links and very good local schools in the area.

The Farm:

The well run council tenancy farm comprises of 170 acres carrying 155 milking cows plus replacements up to the age of three months, heifers are then contract reared locally up until they return to the milking herd.

Key farm facts are as follows:

• 10:20 Alfa Laval parlour
• ACRs
• Cluster flush
• AYR calving
• Loose housing
• Excellent handling facilities
• New crush & race
• RMS
• Manitou telescopic handler
• Keenan TMR mixer wagon
• Straw blower / chopper

The high yielding Pedigree herd currently consists of 155 Holstein cows yielding 9,500 litres. The farm has recently started classifying cows and is currently awaiting the initial results. Also, there are a number of cows currently within the herd that have broken the 100t barrier of milk production.




Calving takes place all year round and all replacements are reared up to 3 months on farm and are then contract reared locally. Beef calves are sold locally.




Current milk quality is as follows:



• 3.1 Protein
• 4.0 Butterfat
• 170 Cell count
• 15 Bactoscan

Milk is sold to Tesco Arla on a liquid contract The farm currently uses an external contractor to address all routine foot trimming, with reactive problems being addressed in-house.




Fertility is very good on the farm with a calving index of approximately 390 days with the use of RMS at the moment. Cows are grazed during the summer months and fed the following TMR during the winter (and also as a buffer when required):



• Grass silage
• Maize silage
• Barley
• Brewers grains
• Lucerne
• Blend
• Vits & Mins

Nutritional advice is carried out by an external nutritionist.

The Job:

A competent and experienced herdsperson is required to work with the existing farmer / herd manager.

Main tasks are as follows:

• Milking
• Foot trimming
• Help manage herd health and fertility
• Scraping
• De-horning
• Calve feeding
• General stock husbandry tasks
• General farm work
• Vet & Med record keeping

You need to be a very good all round stockperson who is willing to carry out a number of different tasks and share responsibility and duties with the existing herd manager. Someone who is enthusiastic and a good communicator are essential qualities for this role. The successful candidate will work alongside the farmer / herd manager on the farm.

Accommodation:

There is a modern house available which is situated in a local village called Gilmorton which is 4 miles away from the farm and has the following features:

• 2 bedrooms
• Double Glazing
• Garden
• (Mains) gas central heating

Remuneration:

In return for your efforts we offer a highly competitive salary with bonus schemes, regular time off and accommodation free from rent and council tax.

Contact:

For an informal conversation about the position, please ring Rob Stephenson on 07557 920255 Please send the application form to amanda.hargrave@lkl-services.co.uk

Download an application form HERE

We require a skilled and experienced herdsperson to carry out the day-day running of a herd on a traditional dairy farm near Theddingworth in south Leicestershire. Key responsibilities will include milking the high yielding herd, foot trimming, AI, herd health & fertility and record keeping. The successful candidate must have a proven track record in all these areas. In return we offer a competitive salary with bonus schemes, 3-bed accommodation with large garden that is close to all local amenities, free from rent and council tax and the opportunity to be a key part in a successful and progressive business.

Location:

The farm is located just outside Lutterworth in south Leicestershire. There are excellent transport links to all parts of the country and very good local schools in the area.

The Farm:

The farm comprises of 400 acres which are owned and another 40 acres that is rented, all within a ring fenced block which carry 200 milking cows plus replacements and 150 acres of arable crops.

The farm has a mixture of both modern and traditional buildings and has had significant investment in slurry storage and silage pits over the past few years with a new heifer shed being put up in the spring.

Key farm facts are as follows:

• 16:16 Gascoigne parlour
• ACRs
• Milk meters
• In-parlour feeders
• Cluster flush
• Foot bath
• 'Heatime'
• TMR
• AYR calving
• Excellent cow housing
• Cubicles fitted with mattresses - bedded with saw-dust & lime
• Automatic scrapers
• Foot trimming crush

As well as the owner and GFW who work full-time on the farm there is also a part-time worker.




The herd currently consists of 200 Holstein x Friesian cows yielding between 8,500 and 9,000 litres. The aim is be a completely closed herd, although additional replacements have been bought in recently from Germany. Calving takes place all year round and all replacements are reared in-house with beef calves sold locally. This year 45 heifers were contract reared locally. A new shed is being put up on-farm this year to accommodate these. Current milk quality is as follows:



• 3.2 Protein
• 4.0 Butterfat
• 200 Cell count
• 25 Bactoscan

Milk is sold to Arla (Tesco) on a liquid contract




Fertility is addressed in-house with the recent introduction of 'Heatime' to try and reduce the calving index down from 450 days. All AI is carried out in-house and a sweeper bull is also used. Regular foot trimming by a contractor takes place 3 times a year with all reactive cases being treated in-house as well as pre-drying off. Cows are grazed during the summer months and fed the following TMR during the winter (and also as a buffer when required):



• Grass silage
• Maize silage
• Soya
• Pressed citrus pulp
• Sugar beet pulp
• Caustic wheat
• Blend
• Vits & Mins
• Nutritional advice is carried out by Promar.

The Job:

A competent, experienced and dedicated herdsperson is required to work with the cows on a daily basis. Main tasks are as follows:

• Milking
• Foot trimming
• Help manage herd health and fertility
• General stock husbandry tasks
• Vet, med & animal record keeping

You need to be a very competent and accomplished herdsperson who is able to think for themselves and run all elements of a modern dairy herd. Someone who is a good decision maker and willing to be dedicated to animal health and welfare as well as a good communicator are essential qualities for this role.

A proven track record of stockmanship is a must for this position as well as milking and foot trimming and AI experience.

Accommodation:

In return for your efforts we offer a highly competitive salary with bonus schemes, regular time off and accommodation free from rent and council tax. The house available is a semi-detached house which is on-farm with the following features:

3 bedrooms

Large garden

Kitchen / diner

Double glazed

Storage heaters

Contact:

For an informal conversation about the position, please ring Rob Stephenson on 07557 920255 Please send the application form to amanda.hargrave@lkl-services.co.uk

Download an application form HERE

E W Contracting require an experienced arable operator to join their 2,500 acre arable enterprise, which is run as part of a busy mixed farm. You will be working with the latest arable equipment and primary duties will include all drilling and a share of spraying and fertilizing workload in addition to cultivations and general arable duties. You will work with Richard and David Butler in running the arable team to ensure operations are timely and efficiently undertaken. We require excellent tractor driving skills, PA1, PA2, telescopic handler certification and a minimum track record of five years. Good fabrication skills and an ability to service machinery would be an advantage. Drive and enthusiasm to go the extra mile to make the enterprise a success are essential. We are offering an attractive 3-bedroom semi-detached house and an excellent remuneration package.

Location:

Richard and David Butler

East Wick Farm

Wootton Rivers

Nr Marlborough

Please relay all correspondence through LKL

The Farm:

E.W. Contracting carries out contracting operations for three local farming clients as well as for the family partnership R.J Butler & Son, run by Richard Butler and his son David. R.J Butler & Son is a mixed farm business including a 200 cow dairy and followers on a Waitrose Contract and farms over 690 ha on mixed tenure.

2012 Arable Cropping:-

Wheat - 412.9 ha

OSR - 280.5ha

W Barley - 137.2ha

S Barley - 83.2ha

Maize 75.2ha

Key Equipment List:-

Tractors - New Holland T7260, T7060, T7050

Loaders - JCB 541, 530

Sprayers - Househam 3000 and JD 732 Trailed (24m)

Combine - Claas Lexion 750

Drill - Horsch Pronto DC 6m

The Job:

Primary Duties

• Ensure in conjunction with David Butler (37) that the arable enterprise runs efficiently at all times and that operations are timely and carried out to a high standard.
• Ensuring that the arable team including the additional two temporary harvest staff are working efficiently.
• Working closely with and deputising for David Butler as required to ensure the efficient operation of the arable enterprise.
• Drilling of all combinable crops, ensuring seed rates, calibration and recording are correct and that seed beds are in an appropriate condition.
• Fertilising and spraying, ensure all operations are undertaken efficiently, rates are correct and all suitable work conditions and appropriate weather opportunities are taken.
• Record keeping, making sure all necessary records for the arable enterprise are kept in an accurate agreed format.
• Machinery servicing, ensure all routine servicing is undertaken and that all kit is properly cared for. Liaising with professional servicing inputs where required, undertaking work where possible with the farm team as appropriate.

Secondary Duties



• Fencing (new and repair)
• Workshop fabrication
• Manure spreading
• Slurry tanking
• Farm environmental area management (ELS and HLS)
• Grassland operations (for silage and hay making)
• Some relief combining
• Straw turning and handling
• Grain hauling
• Gamecover crop establishment
• Vermin control
Possible Occasional Duties
• Livestock bedding-up
• Livestock handling
• Assistance with farm shoot
• General farmyard maintenance
• General estate management

Accommodation:

The house is an attractive 3 bed roomed semi detached house in good order with a garage and front and back gardens.

Remuneration:

Salary will be by negotiation on application.

Contact:

Please apply with a CV to George Gordon at LKL Services, Cheviot House, 71 Castle Street, Salisbury, Wilts SP1 3SP or email amanda.hargrave@lkl-services.co.uk

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We require an enthusiastic and versatile assistant herdsperson who is interested in learning about grazing systems to work alongside an existing team on a progressive grass based farm near Market Drayton in Shropshire. This exciting new position has the following key responsibilities; assisting with the calving of the spring block calving herd, calf rearing, milking the NZ Friesian x Jersey cows, grassland management and general stock husbandry tasks. You need to be a very enthusiastic person with a passion for grazing cows. Experience of calving and calf rearing is essential as these will be the main roles to start off with. Being a flexible person who is willing to carry out a number of different tasks and fit in with the existing team is essential for the successful candidate. Good communication skills are also essential qualities for this role. In return for your efforts we offer a highly competitive salary with bonus schemes, regular time off and accommodation free from rent and council tax. The accommodation available is a central heated 3-bed cottage with garden and outbuildings, all within easy walking distance of the farm.

Location:

The farm is located just outside Market Drayton in Shropshire which has excellent local schools and amenities.

The Farm:

The modern and progressive farm comprises of 430 acres carrying 450 milking cows and young calves, with young stock being contract reared locally.

The farm has cross-bred NZ Friesian x Jersey's and a fantastic infrastructure of tracks across the grazing platform which totals 400 acres. Grassland management is pivotal to this farms success and they are members of the 'Turf Accountants' and regular attendees at most grazing conferences / discussion groups to help them improve their skills further. The farms' aim is to be grazing for up to 9 months per year. The farm has a mixture of traditional and modern buildings and has made significant investment over the past five years resulting in excellent facilities and working environment for both staff and cow. Key farm facts are as follows:Spring calving (with a small autumn calving block), Modern 25:50 Vaccar parlour, ACRs, Milk meters, In-parlour feeders, Shedding gate, Foot bath, Excellent cow tracks (>4 miles), Excellent cow housing, Cubicles fitted with mats - bedded daily with saw-dust, Excellent handling facilities, Auto scrapers, Foot trimming crush. Staffing - As well as the owner and herdsman who work full-time on the farm there are also two relief milkers, a person who works days and a weekend relief. The Herd - The herd currently consists of 450 NZ Friesian x Jersey cows yielding around 6,750 litres. It is the farm's aim to further increase the amount of milk they can get from grass whilst still reducing the amount of concentrate fed to the herd. Calving mainly takes place in a tight spring block, with a small herd also calving in the autumn with beef calves sold locally. Heifer calves are reared on farm for the first couple of months using batch calf feeders. All colostrum is tested prior to use. Current milk quality is as follows: 3.4 Protein, 4.5 Butterfat, 100 Cell count, 25 Bactoscan, Milk is sold locally to Muller on a solids contract. Feet & Fertility - All feet and fertility is addressed in-house. Due to the excellent state of all tracks on the farm, feet problems are not a huge issue, although if there are any problems they are addressed in house. Fertility is very good on the farm with a calving index of approximately 365 days. All AI is carried out by the existing Herdsman and owner in conjunction with the use of sweeper bulls. 'Kamars' are used for heat detection along with observation. Nutrition - Cows are grazed for up to 9 months of the year on a paddock system. During the winter, some buffer feeding takes place using a forage box where grass, maize wholecrop silage are fed. All grassland management is carried out in-house with the whole team being involved in grazing strategies and management.

The Job:

A competent and enthusiastic individual who is interested in learning about grazing systems is required to work with the existing team and assist the owner and herdsman. Main tasks are as follows: PM Milking & EOW, Calving, Calf Rearing 200+, Grass Management, Scraping, Fencing, General stock husbandry tasks, General farm work. The Person - You need to be a very enthusiastic person with a real passion for grazing cows. Experience of calving and calf rearing is essential as these will be the main roles to start off with. Being a flexible person who is willing to learn and carry out a number of different tasks and fit in with the existing team is essential for the successful candidate. Good communication skills are also essential qualities for this role.

Remuneration:

In return for your efforts we offer a highly competitive salary with bonus schemes, regular time off and accommodation free from rent and council tax. The house available is a lovely cottage with the following features: 3 bedrooms, Large garden, Out-buildings, Oil central heating.

Contact:

For an informal conversation about the position, please ring Rob Stephenson on 07557 920255 Please send the application form to amanda.hargrave@lkl-services.co.uk

Download an application form HERE

A keen and enthusiastic herdsperson is required for Bicton College Home Farm Dairy Unit located in a glorious part of East Devon. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the 200 crossbred cows, block calving February to mid April, working as part of the current team. The cows are out all year round on a paddock grazing system and milked through a 24/48 HB DTL Waikato parlour with milk tower storage. DIY AI and foot trimming would be a distinct advantage. A nice 3-bedroom cottage, with gas central heating, adjacent to the dairy unit, is available, free of rent, rates and council tax.

Location:

Bicton College Home Farm is located off the B3178 between Colation Raleigh and East Budleigh. Sidmouth is 4 miles away with Exeter city centre some 12 miles. Locally there are a good range of shops, schools and amenities.

The Farm:

The College farm extends to some 400 acres with the dairy unit being the main farming enterprise. 200 crossbred cows averaging 5100 litres (4000 plus off forage) 600 kg/cow concentrates, are milked through a 24/48 herringbone DTL parlour with fully automated wash system and milk tower storage. The cows are out all year round on a paddock grazing system. Milk is sold on a Dairy Crest liquid contract with every other day collection. There are excellent cattle handling facilities.

The Job:

The College are looking for a keen, enthusiastic, herdsperson to take the day-to-day responsibility for the running of the dairy unit, working closely with the farm manager, the rest of the team, and students. Responsibilities include grassland management/milk from forage, animal welfare, milking, scraping, feeding, breeding (DIY AI and cow fertility/conception), feet and all the usual aspects associated with looking after a herd.

Accommodation:

There is a very pleasant gas centrally heated house, adjacent to the dairy unit, comprising of 3 bedrooms, large lounge, kitchen/diner, bathroom etc available free from rent, rates and council tax. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn.

Remuneration:

An excellent package is on offer to include performance related bonuses. 80 days per contract year.

Contact:

For an application form and fact sheet please contact the office or for an informal chat regarding the vacancy please call Henry Hare on 07531 335294 Please send the application form to amanda.hargrave@lkl-services.co.uk

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An opportunity has arisen for a assistant herdsperson on a modern unit near Stranraer in southwest Scotland. Working alongside the herd manager the role would involve milking on a rota, cow health and welfare, stock tasks and some record keeping. The 450 cow herd averages 10,000ltrs and is milked through a 36 point internal rotary which along with the dairy unit was completed in 2007. The successful candidate will have all the relevant qualifications to fulfil the outlined role, be a strong team player and have a proven track record in a similar position. A.I and Foot trimming certificates would be highly desirable. In return we offer a competitive package plus bonus schemes, regular time off and accommodation is free from rent and council tax. Currently accommodation consists of a 3 bed log cabin on site but possible future options are available.

Contact:

For more information and an informal discussion please contact Ian Lindsay on 07802 596869. Please send the application form to amanda.hargrave@lkl-services.co.uk

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Beachdean Farm is situated in the Chiltern Hills some 3 miles from High Wycombe and carries 350 pedigree Jersey cows supplying milk into Beachdean Ice Cream. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and competent herdsperson to join our Herd Manager plus two other team members and get fully involved in all aspects of the day-to-day management of the cows and youngstock. A complete refurbishment of the unit has taken place over the last two years, which has included a fully automated 20/40 Dairymaster parlour with auto handling facilities plus an update of the buildings to make an easy working modern unit. This is an excellent opportunity for a person wanting to work with Jersey cows to be within a progressive team fully committed to high standards of stockmanship and cow welfare. We offer a good package to include a large one bedroom ground floor flat, on the farm (suit single person or couple) free of rent rates and council tax, together with regular time off.

Contact:

For an informal conversation about the position, please ring Andrew Gassor on 07778 634429 Please send the application form to amanda.hargrave@lkl-services.co.uk

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Location:

The farm is located between Nantwich and Winsford in the heart of Cheshire.

The Farm:

The progressive farm comprises of 252 acres and a mixture of modern and traditional buildings which carry 250 Jersey cows and replacements. The farm has made significant investment over the past two years resulting in excellent facilities and working environment for both staff and cow. Key farm facts are as follows: 20:20 Westfalia parlour, ACRs, Milk meters, In-parlour feeders, AI stalls, Excellent cow housing, Cubicles fitted with mattresses - bedded with saw-dust & gypsum, Excellent loose housing

Excellent handling facilities, AYR calving, Keenan feeder, Telehandler, Straw blower / chopper. As well as the owner / herd manager who works full-time on the farm there is also a full-time GFW and part-time milker. The herd currently consists of 250 Pedigree Jersey cows yielding 5,800 litres.

Calving takes place all year round and replacements are reared in-house with additional replacements bought in locally. Beef calves are sold locally. Current milk quality is as follows:

4.0 Protein, 5.9 Butterfat, 180 Cell count, 25 Bactoscan. Milk is sold to Longley Farm on a milk solids contract. Regular foot trimming takes place at the moment by an external contractor, but any reactive lameness is addressed in-house. Fertility is very good on the farm with a calving index of approximately 398 days. All AI is carried out in-house with the additional use of sweeper bulls. Cows are grazed during the summer months and fed the following TMR during the winter (and also as a buffer when required): Grass silage, Maize silage, Blend, Vits & Mins. Nutritional advice is carried out by an external nutritionist.

The Job:

An enthusiastic and energetic assistant herdsperson is required to work alongside the owner / herd manager. Main tasks are as follows: Milking, Calf & young stock rearing, Foot trimming, Help manage herd health and fertility, Scraping, De-horning, General stock husbandry tasks, General farm work. You need to be an enthusiastic individual who is willing to learn and grow with the existing business. You will be expected to be flexible in your approach and willing to carry out a number of different tasks and fit in with the existing team. Good communication is an essential quality for this role as well as experience of stockmanship and a keen interest in the dairy industry.

Accommodation:

Accommodation is not provided with this position, so the successful candidate must be willing to travel.

Remuneration:

In return for your efforts we offer a highly competitive salary with bonus schemes and regular time off.

Contact:

For an informal conversation about the position, please ring Rob Stephenson on 07557 920255 Please send the application form to amanda.hargrave@lkl-services.co.uk

Download an application form HERE

We require an enthusiastic and energetic assistant herdsperson to work alongside the existing team on a modern and progressive dairy farm on the outskirts of Melton Mowbray in the heart of Leicestershire. Key responsibilities will include milking, foot trimming, herd health & fertility and general farm work. The farm has recently installed a new 40 point rotary parlour with; in-parlour feeders, ACRs, milk meters, auto shedding gate and backing gate to milk the 385 Friesian / Holstein cows yielding 8,500 litres. Modern cow housing and new machinery make this a very efficient farm with excellent working conditions. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of excellent stockmanship, milking and foot trimming, be a good communicator and able to work well in a team. In return we offer a competitive salary with bonus and the opportunity to be a key part in a successful and progressive business. Accommodation is not provided with this position, so the successful candidate must be willing to travel to the Melton Mowbray area.

Location:

The farm is located just outside Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire in the heart of Stilton country.

The Farm:

The modern and progressive family farm comprises of 500 acres carrying 385 milking cows plus replacements. The farm has made significant investment over the past few years resulting in excellent facilities and working environment for both staff and cow. Key farm facts are as follows:

ACRs, Milk meters, Auto ID, in parlour feeders, Auto shedding gate, backing gate, rubber matting, built in foot bath, tipping foot crush, AI stalls, excellent handling facilities, excellent cow housing with temperature controlled ventilation, cubicles - bedded on sand, AYR calving, straw blower/chopper, telescopic handler, Keenan TMR mixer wagon. There are currently three full-time staff including a herdsman as well as a relief milker and a part time person who work on the farm. The herd currently consists of 385 Friesian / Holstein cows yielding 8,500 litres. It is the farm's aim to maximise the amount of milk they can get from forage and are currently looking at ways to increase this further. Calving takes place all year round and all replacements are reared in-house with beef calves sold locally. Current milk quality is as follows:3.3 Protein, 4.1 Butterfat, 200 Cell count, 25 Bactoscan. Milk is sold to Long Clawson on a solids contract. All feet and fertility is addressed in-house. Prevention rather than cure is very much the preferred method with regular foot trimming and foot bathing taking place on all the cows. The recent addition of a 'roll-over' crush has made this job easier. Fertility is something that is going to be concentrated on in the coming years with the possible investment in a pedometer system. The calving index is currently running at approximately 420 days. All AI is carried out by the existing Herdsman with the use of bulls to 'sweep up'. Cows are grazed for as long as possible to maximise the milk from grass which is aided by the cow tracks present on the farm. Cows are fed the following TMR during the winter (and also as a buffer when required): Grass silage, Maize silage

Whole crop wheat, Potatoes, Waste bread, Soya Hulls, Soya Rape, Vits & Mins. Nutritional advice is carried out by an external nutritionist.

The Job:

A competent and experienced assistant herdsperson is required to work with the existing herdsman. Main tasks are as follows: Milking, Foot trimming, AI (preferable), Help manage herd health and fertility, Scraping, Bedding, Feeding

De-horning, Calve feeding, General stock husbandry tasks, General farm work. You need to be a very flexible person who is willing to carry out a number of different tasks and fit in with the existing team. Someone who is enthusiastic and a good communicator are essential qualities for this role. A proven track record of stockmanship is a must for this position as well as milking and foot trimming experience.

Accommodation:

Accommodation is not provided with this position, so the successful candidate must be willing to travel and therefore must be local to the Melton Mowbray area.

Remuneration:

In return for your efforts we offer a highly competitive salary with bonus schemes and regular time off.

Contact:

For an informal conversation about the position, please ring Rob Stephenson on 07557 920255 Please send the application form to amanda.hargrave@lkl-services.co.uk

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A vacancy has arisen on our client's 2000 acre Dairy and Arable unit in Dunsby, near Bourne, Lincolnshire. The farm supports 280 cows on a modern purpose built unit. The autumn calving herd averages 8700ltrs milked through a 18/36 westfalia parlour and fed a TMR ration. Your duties will involve milking, feeding, general stock work and herd health working under our herd manager and alongside other team members. Experience in a similar role essential, A.I and foot trimming certificates would be an advantage. A competitive salary, regular time off, a 4 bed house close to farm and free from rent plus progression opportunities will be your reward.

Location:

The farm is located in Dunsby, near Bourne in Lincolnshire in a stunning rural environment. There are excellent schools in the surrounding area and good transport links to the rest of the country.

The Farm:

The 2000 acre farm in question is a mixed farm comprised of a large arable unit as well as a modern 300 cow purpose built dairy unit. The autumn calving herd averages 8700ltrs and is fed a TMR ration. All replacements are reared on farm and sexed semen is used on the heifers. Facilities include:

• 18:36 Westfalia parlour with ACR's
• Backing gate
• Spacious loose housing and cubicles
• 'Heatime'
• Full TMR feeding
• Good handling facilities
• Good tracks, fencing and water
• Modern machinery
• Straw bedder
• In-house AI and foot trimming

The Job:

The position available will work under our existing herd manager and alongside our other assistant herdsman to complete the multi-functual team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Milking along with the rest of the team
• Assisting with mastitis and SCC control and management, milking equipment maintenance and parlour hygiene
• To be responsible for the delivery and presentation of the TMR
• To assist with the welfare and management of both the milking herd and dry stock
• To ensure all stock are cared for to the highest standards of husbandry in accordance with the Herd Health Policy
• To assist with the control of lameness / routine foot trimming, heat detection and calving etc
• To assist with calf rearing and all young-stock tasks
• Maintain statutory records and assist with data collection

Accommodation:

The is a 4 bedroom semi-detached house available with the accommodation that is double glazed and within a two minute walk of the farm. The house also benefits from an enclosed garden, large drive-way and will be free from rent, rates and council tax.

Remuneration:

An excellent package is on offer for the right candidate to include a salary that reflects the importance of the position and regular time off.

Contact:

For an informal conversation about the position, please ring Rob Stephenson on 07557 920255 Please send the application form to amanda.hargrave@lkl-services.co.uk

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We have an exciting new contract vacancy for a herdsperson to join an existing team on a very well equipped farm in West Wales. The main responsibilities will be to support the owners as part of the milking team and taking a lead role with herd health, foot care and general stock tasks. You will be expected to lead milkings when the owners are off. The 500 cows comprise Holsteins, Friesians and some Montbelliard crosses. They are housed in cubicles fed a partial mixed ration and topped up with both in and out of parlour feeders. Cows are milked through a 7 year old 60 point external rotary parlour with an older herringbone used for all waste milk. There is also a possibility, for an ambitious individual, of joining the Dairy Management Academy, a training programme developed by LKL, Genus Breeding and Promar International for aspiring herd managers. In return we offer a competitive salary, regular time off and a choice of accommodation.

Location:

The farm is located near Lampeter close to the stunning West Wales coast

The Farm:

The farm is currently all grass and runs to 1000 acres. Cow numbers are currently 500 with large numbers of heifers in the pipeline, this is likely to increase to around 550 by mid 2012. Cows yield 8500 litres with milk being sold to Cadbury's.

• 60 point rotary with auto post spraying recently installed
• Separate herringbone parlour for all waste milk
• Partial mixed ration fed with top up from in and out of parlour feeders and summer grazing
• Sawdust bedded cubicles with mattresses and auto scrapers
• Genus RMS
• AYR calving
• Backing gate
• Rollover hoof trimming crush
• Young stock reared

The Job:

• To assist the owners in the welfare and management of the milking herd.
• Ensure all stock is cared for to the highest standards of husbandry in accordance with the Herd Health Policy with particular emphasis on transition cows.
• Monitoring and controlling of lameness / routine foot trimming, heat detection and calving etc.
• Ensuring that cows are milked in accordance with farm policy including cell count and bactoscan management.

Accommodation:

A choice of accommodation will be made available free of rent, rates and council tax.

Remuneration:

Regular time off and a generous salary to include bonus scheme is on offer for the right candidate.

Contact:

For an informal conversationplease ring Henry Hare on 07531 335294 Please send the application form to amanda.hargrave@lkl-services.co.uk

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Following some farm restructuring, an additional vacancy has arisen on a LKL Contract farm. The unit is organic and comprises of superb herd of 270 high yielding Friesian/Holstein cows being milked through a 16:32 parlour with heat time and shedding. The herd is TMR fed and sand cubicle housed. Further to that there is an emphasis on grazing; the grassland and its infrastructure are a major feature of this excellent, well kept and well equipped unit. As an addition to joining the excellent, well established LKL team we have in place, your career will have first class support and direction on this progressive, well equipped farm. You will have the scope to develop your own initiative, covering every aspect of modern herdcare with training and the full support of the farmer, herdsman and herd manager. We can offer a first class working environment, accommodation on the unit and remuneration based on experience. If you have a solid foundation in the dairy industry.

Location:

This is a lovely location; the farm is surrounded by countryside, near the village of Oving. The large town of Chichester is less than 5 miles away, which has schools, shops and leisure facilities.

The Farm:

Reeds Farm currently carries 270 cows winter housed in cubicles, with central feed passage. The parlour is a modern, well equipped 16:32 Westfalia with a covered collecting yard and backing gate. There is also an excellent dairy and cow handling facilities. The whole dairy complex has, with considerable investment, been improved and expanded in recent years. The herd has full organic status and the farm totals 1000 acres, all of which are owned and grow a range of organic arable crops. There is a farm manager for the general farming operation. The dairy unit is staffed by a herdmanager and a herdsman; the vacancy is to work with them as a 3-man team with relief for days off provided by the farm. The herd is 270 Holsteins, calving in the autumn/winter. Yields are in excess of 8000 litres. Replacements come from the autumn calving cows. The cows are TMR fed all year, with an emphasis on grazing which surrounds the unit in the summer.

Accommodation:

There is a good mobile home on the unit. It is provided free from rent rates and council tax.

Remuneration:

Subject to age and experience etc. This is a 285-day contract, with therefore 80 days off per contract year.

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We require a versatile and skilled herdsperson to work alongside an existing team on a modern, progressive dairy farm near Market Drayton. Key responsibilities will include milking the high yielding herd, foot trimming, calf rearing, herd health & fertility, general stock husbandry tasks and some tractor work. The farm has recently built a new cow shed to house the 300 pedigree Holstein milk cows which is complete with; locking yolks, auto scrapers, tipping troughs & mattresses. New cow tracks and a paddock grazing system have also recently been installed to maximise milk from grass. Investment in the farm will continue over the next couple of years with the building of a new parlour which will complete this modern dairy farm. The successful candidate will have a proven track of excellent stockmanship, milking and foot trimming, be a good communicator and able to work well in a team. In return we offer a competitive salary with bonus schemes. Local accommodation will be sought for the successful candidate, free from rent and council tax. This is a great opportunity to be a key part in a successful and progressive business.

Location:

The farm is located just outside Market Drayton in north Shropshire where there are very good local schools and amenities.

The Farm:

The modern and progressive farm comprises of 320 acres of owed land and 55 acres of rented land carrying the 300 pedigree milking cows and replacements. The farm has expanded over the past four years and has therefore made significant investment resulting in excellent facilities and working environment for both staff and cow and has led to this position being required. Key farm facts are as follows:

• Well mechanised New Cowshed to house 300 milking cows
• Locking yolk
• Auto scrapers
• Tipping troughs
• Mattresses
• AYR calving
• Excellent handling facilities
• New cow tracks
• Paddock grazing
• Trioliet TMR mixer wagon
• 'Heatime'

As well as the husband and wife owners, there is also a part-time tractor driver currently working on the farm.




The herd currently consists of 300 Pedigree Holstein cows yielding just less than 9,000 litres. Although the herd is fed full TMR, the farm maximises the amount of milk they can get from forage with the recent installation of cow tracks and the adoption of paddock grazing. Calving takes place all year round and all replacements are reared in-house with beef calves sold locally.




Current milk quality is as follows:



• 3.5 Protein
• 4.0 Butterfat
• 130 Cell count
• 27 Bactoscan

Milk is sold to Muller on a solids contract.

Feet & Fertility

Prevention rather than cure is very much the preferred method with regular foot trimming and foot bathing taking place on all the cows. Fertility is addressed through the use of 'Heatime' and all AI is carried out in-house.

Nutrition

Cows are grazed as much as possible utilising the newly installed cow tracks and paddock system, but are also fed TMR most of the year to maximise yield. Nutritional advice is carried out by an external nutritionist.

The Job:

A competent and experienced herdsperson is required to work with the existing team. Main tasks are as follows:

• Milking
• Foot trimming
• Help manage herd health and fertility
• Scraping
• De-horning
• Calve feeding
• TMR feeding
• General stock husbandry tasks
• General farm work

You need to be a very hard working and flexible person who is willing to carry out a number of different tasks and fit in with the existing team. Someone who is enthusiastic and a good communicator are essential qualities for this role.

A proven track record of stockmanship is a must for this position as well as milking and tractor driving experience.

Remuneration:

In return for your efforts we offer a highly competitive salary with bonus schemes, regular time off and accommodation will be sourced locally, free from rent and council tax.

Contact:

For an informal discussion please contact Rob Stephenson on 07557 920255 Please send the application form to amanda.hargrave@lkl-services.co.uk

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DUE UNFORTUNATE CIRCUMSTANCES THIS POSITION IS BEING RE ADVERTISED:-

NEW UNIT CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION.

We require a dedicated and forward thinking herd manager to be a key part of our clients expanding farm business in north Yorkshire. The farm has added to its current infrastructure by constructing a new unit with a 60 point rotary parlour at the heart of the operation along with new cubicle housing and general handling facilities recently completed. Cows will be sourced to take the numbers up to 600 - 700 when the unit is operational with the possibility of going to 3x/day milking. The current herd calves all year round and is TMR fed with low yielders grazed in the summer months. Working alongside the farm owners, vets, nutritionists and consultants you will be a key driver in expanding the herd, increasing yields and efficiency and getting the most out of the new facilities and the cows. You duties will include milking on a rota, record keeping, herd health and fertility work and staff management. You will have a proven track record in a similar role demonstrating both a cow and people minded attitude, being able to inspire and motivate the team around you. A.I and foot trimming are a must as is a hard working and flexible approach. In return we offer a highly competitive salary with bonus schemes, accommodation free from rent and council tax, regular time off and the opportunity to make your mark on a expanding farm business.

Contact:

For an informal discussion please ring Ian Lindsay on 07802 596869 Please send the application form to amanda.hargrave@lkl-services.co.uk

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We require a dedicated and experienced assistant herdsperson to join the team at a 220 cow unit at Wimmarleigh, near Garstang. Working alongside the owners your duties would include milkings, cow vet and med work, general stock duties and youngstock husbandry tasks. The farm comprises of modern buildings, a 22/22 modern parlour and excellent handling facilities. You will have proven experience in a similar role, a cow minded attitude and be keen on the all important attention to detail. A.I and Foot trimming experience would be highly desirable but a willingness to learn is a must. The farm is situated within easy reach of several major towns. In return we offer a competitive salary with bonus schemes, regular time off and the chance for progression within the team.

Location:

Wimmarleigh, approx 3.5 miles from Garstang, 11 from Lancaster, 15 from Preston within easy reac+h of the M6 motorway.

The Farm:

The farm enjoys good cow flow and milking is approx 2.5 hours. A.I and catching areas are to hand and the farm benefits from their own tipping foot crush. The modern light and airy sheds comprising of cubicles house the cows all year round, they benefit from wide cubicle and feed passages, plenty of trough space, auto scrapers, tipping water troughs and auto cow brushes. Cubicles are fitted with mattresses and are bedded with sawdust. The farm enjoys continued investment with a new shed being erected for youngstock and dry cows. The farm is well mechanised with modern machinery and undertake a lot of field work themselves. Heat time has recently been installed to aid with fertility and the farm work closely with a progressive cow dedicated vet group. The cows are fed a true TMR ration comprising of grass and maize silages, straights, vits and mins. Cows are housed all year round to keep control over the diet therefore ensuring the high yields without compromising cow health etc. The parlour comprises of a 22/22 fulwood recently upgraded. ACR's, milk meters, and auto wash are fitted.

The Job:

Your duties will include working alongside the owners and other staff undertaking milkings, cow health work, youngstock work and general animal husbandry. Some TMR feeding when called for. Ideally you will be A.I and Foot Trimming trained. You will also undertake general farm work as and when required. Some daily record keeping. You will be experienced in a similar role, be hard working, a good team player and have a passion for cows. You will be focused, able to spot problems as they arise and have first class attention to detail. You will be a key player in maintaining the excellent yields - 10,500ltrs despite only 2x/day milking and be able to keep the high standards that the farm is achieving. You will be flexible in your approach and efficient in your work.

Remuneration:

The farm are unable to offer accommodation with the position however a wide range is available within the area.

In return for your efforts we offer a competitive salary with bonus schemes, regular time off and the opportunity for progression.

Contact:

For an informal discussion please ring Ian Lindsay on 07802 596869 Please send the application form to amanda.hargrave@lkl-services.co.uk

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Due to recent expansion we require 2 x milking shift leaders to head up the milking teams on a progressive and forward thinking farm in Northern Cumbria. The high yielding 900 cow herd is TMR fed, housed all year round and is milked 3x/day through a 40/40 Delaval parlour fitted with auto ID, ACR's, Auto dip and flush (ADF) and excellent handling facilities with auto shedding close to the parlour. The farm is enjoying recent investment in these facilities plus modern light and airy cow sheds. Reporting to the herd manager each person will lead a shift of milking and general duties being responsible for the junior staff and ensuring milking is undertaken to the highest standards. The successful candidates will be hard working, dedicated, a good team player and be able to set an excellent example to junior staff whom are at the start of their dairying career. You will be a key part of the leadership team and as such we require you to have a minimum level of experience, a can do attitude and an approachable manner. In return for your efforts we offer a competitive salary plus bonus schemes, accommodation, regular time off and the opportunity to be a key part of an expanding farm business. The role would suit someone looking for their next step on the ladder towards eventual herd management.

Contact:

Please contact Ian Lindsay on 07802 596869. Please send application form to amanda.hargrave@lkl-services.co.uk

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Promar International, in partnership with Genus Breeding and LKL Services are seeking to recruit promising herd managers of the future. We have agreed a programme of training over a two year period, to deliver excellence in transforming capable young herd staff into managers of staff and livestock for large scale dairying. We currently have a number of dairy farmers looking for ambitious staff to fulfill these posts. In addition, this training will also be available to existing herd managers in post with their current employers.

Contact:

For more information please apply to Danni Cooke, Promar International, Rookery Farm Lane, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 9HY or email dannicooke@promar-international.com or ring 07976 334764 OR Ian Lindsay LKL Services ian.lindsay@lkl-services.co.uk 07802596869

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