Job Opportunity: Experienced Full-Time Dairy Farm Worker
A well-established dairy farm is seeking an experienced and reliable Dairy Farm Worker. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for dairy farming and experience with larger herds.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist with milking cows
* Assisting with calving duties
* Calf rearing
* Feeding and managing livestock
* Ensuring cleanliness of the milking parlour and farm facilities
* Assisting with general farm maintenance, including equipment checks and repairs
* Operating farm machinery (e.g., tractors, feeders, slurry tankers, etc.) – essential
* Helping with pasture management
* Assisting with herd health management
* Keeping accurate records related to milk production, animal health, and farm activities
Job Details:
* Job Type: Full-Time
* Requirements:
* Proven experience in dairy farming
* Experience milking in herringbone parlours
* Machinery operation experience (e.g., tractors, slurry tankers, etc.) is preferred
* Strong knowledge of herd management and calving processes
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Good physical fitness and ability to work in all weather conditions
* Strong work ethic and dedication to animal welfare
This is a great opportunity for an experienced dairy farm worker looking to join a well-established farm with a commitment to high standards of animal care and farm efficiency.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €13.50-€15.00 per hour
Benefits:
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Templemore, CO. Tipperary: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* milking: 2 years (required)
* dairy farm work: 2 years (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* tractor licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Location:
* Templemore, CO. Tipperary (preferred)
Work Location: In person