GORTROE HILLS LIMITED Brendan and Conor Horan
Ref: #APP-2452625
Job Description
First Year Apprentice Vacancy. A Dairy Farm Manager apprenticeship position is available on a dry grass-based dairy farm in mid-Tipperary (Gortnahoe: between Urlingford and Horse and Jockey) with a commencement date of September 15th 2026. The apprentice will work alongside the farm manager, relief staff and contractors on a spring calving 240 cow dairy herd. The system of farming is grass-based with appropriate stocking rates, milking and wintering accommodation and technology (auto-calf feeding and auto heat detection) and with replacements contract reared to make a simple system with all machinery work undertaken by contractors. The farm is run as a compact seasonal calving pasture-based operation with good facilities, focused on cow care and grassland management and labour efficiency.
The position is designed for the successful candidate to work within a high performance environment within a 40 hr working week, an attractive remuneration package and with significant support from the farm manager and farm owners who work off-farm. Our farming hours are 7am to 5pm with essential work at weekends only. We also run a 1 in 3 weekend work roster for most of the year.
Key Responsibilities
Become proficient in milking and stock management.
Grassland management.
Herd health management.
Health and safety on farm.
Undertake training & development within the apprenticeship framework to improve farm performance.
Pursue progression to share farming during the 2 yr period.
Ideal Candidate
Passion for pasture-based dairy farming.
Strong desire to learn and progress to share farming within the current farm business.
Good communication skills to work as part of a team with farm staff, owners, and contractors.
Employment Details
Address: Graigueamane Gortnahoe Thurles Co Tipperary
Contact: Paul Butler horansemails@gmail.com
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Sector
agriculture, forestry and fishing
Career Level
Not Required
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