We are looking for someone to join our progressive team at our green field site dairy farm in south Leicestershire! The business centres around our Spring / Autumn block calved 400-cow Holstein Friesian dairy herd plus followers. Cows are milked 2 x per day through a 25:50 parlour, on a premium milk contract. The recently installed parlour has ADF, Auto ID, parlour feeders and auto shedding. The cows are grazed for as long as is practical and the weather permits. We have a clear focus on achieving the highest standards of animal health, milk from forage, animal welfare and performance. Cows are fed a full TMR when housed. The farm and facilities are well maintained with modern farm buildings, equipment and machinery. We continue to invest in the dairy. The Role: You will be working alongside the farm manager, two herds people and reliefs to achieve the best results for the staff, the dairy and the farm. Other roles and responsibilities will include: Regular milking. Responsibility for the management of the team and dairy unit, alongside the farm manager. To supervise the day-to-day management of the herd, ensuring animal welfare is the top priority. Oversee the beef growing / finishing unit Implementing the vaccination policy. Implementing agreed protocols and ensuring protocols are followed. Dairy herd record keeping and data reporting through Uniform and Crystal. Managing foot health, including generating lists for routine foot trimming visits. Engage with the farm ..... full job details .....