Location
YVHQ
Advertising Salary
£33,500 DOE
Advert Closing Date
02 Apr 2026

So, what will I be doing?

At Yeo Valley Farms, an opportunity has arisen for a Herds Person on our Dairy Units. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established team within a National Landscape location, looking after our pedigree British Friesian herd with excellent facilities, supplying Organic milk to Yeo Valley. The Farm is in a fantastic location based in North Somerset, twenty-five minutes from Bristol, Bath, the M5 and Bristol Airport. We are proud to be a progressive business running a Regenerative Organic Farming System. Our high standards put us forward as finalists for this year’s NMR Gold Cup. This role can be tailored to suit an experienced Herdsperson or someone looking to take on more responsibility and develop within an experienced team.
 
Key tasks:
  • Hands on role with all tasks associated with the Dairy Herd such as Milking, Feeding, Grazing, Vet Routines, Calving, Feeding Calves, etc. 
  • Responsible for Herd Health and Animal Welfare
  • Responsible for Record Keeping and Data Entry
  • Working within a team
Hours: This role is a 55 hour position Salary: Up to £33,500 dependant on experience

Sounds interesting, what do I need?

The successful individual will be personable, professional and flexible in their approach. They will therefore need excellent time management skills, an ability to multi-task and prioritise work. You’ll bring Be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and a hard-working individual, who can work well alone and as part of a team. Have a high degree of professionalism and lead by example Have effective communication skills to work within a team environment Have excellent attention to detail and a high standard of work. Be adaptable and resilient with a positive approach to problem solving. A ‘Can Do’ attitude. Have a genuine passion for farming Clean driving licence essential

Why should I join the family?

In case you need convincing, there’s a whole host of benefits that we offer including:
  • Competitive holiday allowance 26 days + 4 bank holidays  11 day on, 3 day off rota
  • Non-contributory 8% pension scheme 
  • Life cover
  • Healthcare cash back plan 
  • Subsidised Yeo Valley products and services 
  • Excellent accommodation 
  • Structured Training plan
Please include a CV and Cover Letter in your application Our closing dates are a guide for when the application window should close, although we may close the advert sooner if we can. So, we recommend you get your application in straight away – and don’t miss the opportunity to join us!

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