Vacancies

Position: Head Herdsperson on a Robotic Dairy (Lely A5)

Location: South West Dairy Development Centre, Beard Hill Farm, BA4 6SS (Somerset)

Employment: Full-time / Permanent

Steanbow Farms is seeking an experienced Head Herdsperson for The South West Dairy Development Centre to work within our 200-cow herd, milked through 3 × Lely A5 robots with robotic scrapers and feeder.

The South West Dairy Development Centre is a leading industry innovation centre, this role offers a unique opportunity to operate alongside cutting-edge dairy technology, data systems, and applied research projects focused on herd efficiency, welfare and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day herd management, health and fertility

• Monitoring robotic milking efficiency, cow flow & robot KPIs

• Managing TMR feeding, yield performance & nutrition

• Milk quality, hygiene, welfare & regulatory standards

• Routine tasks to include general cleanliness of the facility

• Upholding safety, biosecurity & welfare best practice

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Experience in modern dairy herd management (robotic preferred not necessary)

• Strong herd health understanding

• Confident with digital tools, software & data interpretation

• Able to work within a team

• Passionate about animal welfare

We Offer:

• Competitive salary (DOE)

• Modern housing available if required

• Development & training support

• Opportunity to work within a progressive, research-active environment

• Uniform provided

• Regular time off

To apply, please contact Neil Christensen at either 07710 608114, florence@steanbowfarm.com with a CV and references or simply apply using the form below.