Assistant Dairy Farm Manager
We are looking for a reliable and motivated Assistant Dairy Farm Manager to join a modern dairy farm based near Birr, Co. Offaly. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid dairy experience who wants to work in a well‑run, well‑equipped system with strong support from the owner.
The Role
You will work closely with the farm owner and take responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of the farm, including but not limited to:
Grassland management and grazing planning
Milking routine and parlour management
Monitoring young stock health and performance
Heat detection using tail paint and presentation of cows for breeding
Staff rostering and organising cover when required
Problem solving across daily farm operations
Reporting directly to the owner
Farm Setup
Modern facilities throughout
Modern parlour with ACRs (Automatic Cluster Removers)
Electronic drafting in place
Always two people milking
Clean, tidy, and well‑maintained farm – high standards expected
Working Hours
Morning milking starts at 7:00am
Evening milking finished by 5:30pm
No extra work required after evening milking
Roster & Time Off
Structured roster with paid time off
Required to work 2 weekends per month (or organise suitable replacement, with owner support)
What’s on Offer
Fully resourced farm and role
Training and support provided
Opportunity to develop skills and progress
Positive working environment with a strong focus on efficiency and work‑life balance
Ideal Candidate
Previous dairy farm experience essential
Good stockmanship and attention to detail
Strong work ethic and ability to take initiative
Organised and capable of managing responsibilities independently
Takes pride in maintaining a clean and tidy workplace
Important Information
This role is not suited to non‑EU applicants
Accommodation is not provided
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