Herdsperson

We have an exciting opportunity to join our award winning RABDF Gold Cup Winners 2024 team at Harper Adams University.

A key part of the dairy team, we are recruiting an experienced Herdsperson with a focus on the care of the farm’s high yielding 400 Holstiens which are milked through a 40-point GEA internal rotary 3 times a day following best principles of milk and dairy hygiene. We are looking for a motivated team member, with a willingness to develop new skills with training provided.

Milking up to two shifts per day focused on clean milk production, with attention to detail is essential.

Capability of foot trimming is an advantage, the ability to calve cows, as well as maintain accurate records, is also required.

Some of the benefits of the role include:

• 45 hour working week
• 10 days on and 4 days off continous rota
• Accommodation may be available (6-minute walk / 2-minute drive from the farm)
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays and closure days, excellent pension scheme, sick pay and Employee Assistance Programme

If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact Alice Sault, Dairy Manager via email at

For further information about the University, or to see full job description, please visit our website at