Herdsperson, Permanent, Full Time (45 hours per week)

Herdsperson, Permanent, Full Time (45 hours per week)

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 12 June 2026
• Salary: £35,000 to £37,990 per year
• Additional salary information: The point of entry will be dependent upon relevant qualifications and experience
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 12 July 2026
• Location: Newport, Shropshire
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Harper Adams University
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: AS-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 Holsteins 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
• 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

If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact Alice Sault, Deputy Sector Manager via email at asault@harper-adams.ac.uk

For further information about the University, or to see full job description, please visit the University's website. (Website address removed for formatting.)

Application Procedure

Please apply online via the Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme submitting your CV and a personal statement outlining your suitability for the role. Your personal statement should clearly demonstrate how your skills, experience, and achievements meet the requirements outlined in the person specification. Applications without a personal statement may not be considered. Closing Date for applications is midnight on 12 Jul 2026.

Should you require any assistance completing your application, please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk

Please note that we are currently only accepting applications from candidates who are eligible to work within the UK. Therefore unfortunately, we are unable to consider overseas applications which require sponsorship at this time.

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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. 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.

• 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