Lkl Services Ltd

If you have a basic grounding in dairy farming and seek a varied role within a team, we have an opportunity for you to join a committed family business, working on a well-equipped, multi-site, progressive farming business near Dorking. This unit is set to run with approximately 270 high yielding Holstein/Friesian cows, calving throughout the year with 240 cows consistently in milk. The herd is TMR fed with additional feeding in the parlour; yields are around 9500 litres per cow. Key points to the position are: A varied role, covering a number of important tasks. Good working environment, central to which is a 24:24 parlour with in parlour feeding. Well, laid-out cow accommodation with sand bed cubicles. The opportunity for ongoing training for new skills, responsibility and to achieve your own results to be proud of. The chance to work with an enthusiastic and dedicated farming family and team. We are also able to offer with this position a very competitive remuneration/days off package, and a decent mobile home free from rent, rates and council tax, on the farm grounds. If you are looking for a challenging role which will value your strengths, please contact James Picot on . No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a dedicated all round dairy team member to join a progressive, family-run multi dairy site, beef, and arable enterprise spanning 2,400 acres between Taunton and Ilminster, Somerset. The role will support all aspects of day-to-day cow care and herd management during the busy autumn bock calving period on a 450-cow grazing unit. Key Responsibilities : • Twice-daily milking in a modern 20/40 GEA parlour (featuring ACR, auto ID, segregation gate, and automated footbath) • Calf rearing using H&L CalfExpert automatic feeders • Contributing to herd health, fertility, and grazing management initiatives • Working collaboratively within a young, enthusiastic team Candidate Requirements : • Previous dairy experience preferred • Positive attitude with a strong willingness to learn • Full UK driving licence essential What We Offer : • Competitive hourly rate of pay • On-site single-person apartment (no pets permitted) • Opportunity to develop skills within a forward-thinking farming business For an informal discussion regarding the vacancy please call Simon Withers on or email . No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at

We have a contract vacancy for an experienced herdsperson on an 1100-acre family farm near Shaftsbury. This herd of 600 crossbred cows, split equally between autumn and spring calvers, giving 6,800 litres with high components and are milked via a 30 x 60 swing over herringbone parlour with ACR'S and in parlour feeders. Extensive grazing is practiced when possible with supplementary feed supplied. During winter months a full TMR is supplied while cows are housed in cubicle sheds with tractor scraping. The appointed person will be required to cover most milkings to a very high standard, with plenty of assistance as there are always two people milking. There is also an opportunity for extra days off as required. A very nice 4-bedroom house, on farm, is on offer along with a competitive salary. For an informal discussion please call Steve Owens on . No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a small enthusiastic team milking 300 mainly Friesian x Holstein cows in the picturesque county of Leicestershire. We require a very enthusiastic and versatile assistant to help run the farm and maximise the amount of milk obtained from grazed grass. The herd is milked through a brand-new 24:48 herringbone parlour with ACR's, feeders and a circular backing gate; paddock grazed for as long as the weather dictates (generally February - Nov) and are housed in a brand-new cubicle shed during the winter where they are fed a semi TMR. Regular grass measuring takes place on a weekly basis. All data is inputted onto software to give a grass wedge. The herd is a late spring block and are all calved to beef, keeping a simple system for everyone. The successful candidate will be a very enthusiastic person who has previous experience on dairy farms and has very high standards in whatever they do. They will milk once a day in general and feed / scrape once a day and conjunction with the manager. They must also be able to think for themselves and be highly motivated. Foot trimming and AI is preferable for this role, but not essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for looking after the farm during holiday periods and during their weekend working. In return for your effort, we offer a highly competitive salary with bonus schemes, regular time off and accommodation free from rent and council tax. The house available is a lovely 3-bedroom cottage, next to the farm, which is double glazed and has central heating. For an informal conversation, please ring Rob Stephenson on . No overseas applicants without a work visa For an informal discussion please visit our website at

We require a keen, enthusiastic, and mature person to join our team and work alongside our experienced herds people on a 550-cow organic dairy near Bawtry on the Notts / Yorks border. The farm has great infrastructure and facilities and would be a great place for someone keen to learn more about grass-based dairy farming. The role would involve tractor (and loader) work, fencing, youngstock work and occasional milking. You will have a good understanding of livestock / machinery and be an all-round good stockperson. This is a great opportunity for someone who likes variation and loves dairy cows but does not want to be tied to milking all of the time. In return we offer a competitive salary with bonus schemes and regular time off. Two / three bed family accommodation, within walking distance of the farm, with garden and central heating. For an informal discussion please call Rob Stephenson on . No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at

We require a self-motivated and experienced herdsperson to help run all elements of a modern and progressive dairy farm near Shrewsbury. Key responsibilities will include: • Helping the manager with the day-day running of the high yielding herd • Milking • Foot Trimming (Experience preferable) • Calf and Youngstock work • Herd health & fertility • Record keeping. The farm has a recently installed HB parlour with; ACRs, milk meters, auto shedding gate and backing gate to milk the 350 high yielding Pedigree Holstein cows 2 times / day. Modern cow housing and new machinery make this a very efficient farm with excellent working conditions. This is a varied role which involves hoof trimming, calf and youngstock feeding, with some milking when necessary. The successful candidate must have previous experience on a similar farm, be able to think for themselves, motivate and challenge staff and work alongside others in this successful business. In return we offer a competitive salary with bonus schemes, lovely 3 bed house, which is close to the farm and free from rent and council tax. This is an opportunity to be a key part in a successful and progressive business. For an informal discussion please call Rob Stephenson on . No overseas applicants without a work visa

We are currently looking for a head herdsperson to work alongside the farmer and established 2ic, running a 300-cow organic dairy herd in Wiltshire with help from RMS, calf rearers and foot trimmers. The herd is organic, and standards of husbandry have to be high. This is a rare opportunity to work in a team achieving great results in an extensive grass based organic system. The herd is loose housed. Emphasis is on home produced forage and the herd maintains spring and autumn calving blocks. The unit has been fully upgraded over the past ten years with new buildings, parlour, tracks, fencing and water systems. The job requires someone who can lead the existing 2ic and organise milking the cows once a day through a 24x48 dairymaster swingover parlour with ADF, full individual cows ID feeding and auto shedding. Good stockmanship skills are essential. However, an understanding of producing milk organically is not essential as full training can be provided. An ability to keep accurate herd records on the Uniform system would be an advantage. The farmer organises the bulk of the feeding and bedding work leaving the Head Herdsperson and 2ic to concentrate on cow care. Car licence and means of transport is essential as the house is 1.5 miles from the dairy. A 4x4 would be helpful to get around the large farm and costs will be refunded. A competitive salary is available together with a lovely double glazed, centrally heated 3-bedroom house with large, well-fenced front and back gardens, on the farm, situated in a village setting, with a lovely primary school in close walking distance and amenities. The farm is 10 miles south of Marlborough in the village of Collingbourne Ducis. For an informal chat about the opportunity please ring Trevor Jolley on . To apply for this vacancy please email your CV and application form to No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at