Head Herdperson – Robot Maintenance

Overview

In this role you will lead day-to-day herd management at the University of Nottingham’s Centre for Dairy Science Innovation, combining conventional animal husbandry with robotic milking system maintenance. You will work alongside students and academics, ensuring high welfare and operational standards on a leading dairy facility. The position offers housing, competitive salary with overtime, and a supportive, inclusive campus culture. You’ll manage your own workload in a hands-on environment that values practical expertise and independence.

Pay / Benefits

• salary 29,740 to 36,446 per annum
• pension package
• three-bedroom house near the dairy
• regular time off
• overtime paid
• supportive campus culture

Responsibilities

• Manage own workload independently
• Perform conventional animal husbandry and stockmanship duties
• Oversee operations to uphold high standards of welfare and productivity
• Maintain and troubleshoot robotic milking systems
• Collaborate with students, and faculty while supporting education and research activities
• Work on a rota with early mornings, evenings, and weekends

Key requirements

• Minimum HND/BTEC in Agriculture or equivalent
• Work experience in a relevant role or proven related experience
• Full driving licence (essential)

• independence
• reliability
• team collaboration
• robot maintenance
• animal husbandry
• stockmanship

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