Dairy Farm Assistant

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We are currently looking for 2 dairy farm assistant to support daily dairy farm operations including milking, feeding, livestock care, and general farm maintenance to ensure efficient milk production and high animal welfare standards.

Key Duties:

Milking cows and maintaining milking equipment

Feeding livestock and monitoring animal health

Assisting with calving and calf‑rearing

Cleaning sheds, parlours, and farm areas

Operating basic farm machinery (tractors, feeders, etc.)

Reporting health issues, equipment faults, or hazards

Following farm safety, hygiene, and biosecurity procedures

Skills & Requirements:

Experience with livestock (preferably dairy cows)

Ability to perform physical, outdoor work

Basic animal welfare knowledge

Reliability, good communication, and willingness to learn

Working Conditions:

Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and rostered shifts

Indoor/outdoor farm environment in varying weather

Remuneration is €36605.00 per year based on 39 hours work per week. Interested candidate, please send your CV and cover letter.