Working Dairy Herd/Farm Manager
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LKL Services Ltd
📍 holsworthy, england, United-Kingdom
Job Description
Location: 5 miles south of Holsworthy, West Devon
An exciting opportunity has arisen on a well-established, family‑run dairy farm in West Devon following the forthcoming retirement of a long‑standing herd manager (21 years). This is a career‑defining role, offering the chance to take responsibility for a highly‑efficient dairy herd and, over time, transition into full farm management/equity share through a structured and supported succession plan.
The Farm
- 340‑cow autumn block calving herd (tight 8‑week block)
- Forage‑based system, self‑feed silage (maize and grass silage)
- Winter housed, paddock grazing when at grass
- 20/40 Westfalia parlour (C21)
- Cow Manager system with Uniform for herd data
- Three‑way shedding gate
- Established family farm (since 1929)
The Role
Initially focused on day‑to‑day herd management, the successful candidate will:
- Lead...