Herdsperson Permanent, Full Time (45 hours per week)
| Company: | Harper Adams University |
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| Salary: | £35,000 - £37,990 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Shropshire, TF10 8NB |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Sept 2026 |
Summary
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, the Herdsperson 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.
Some of the benefits of the role include:
• 45 hour working week
• 10 days on and 4 days off continous rota
• Shared accommodation (may be available) with other farm staff in a modern 4 bedrooms house,
• (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
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