Location: Ballyhurst, Taghmon, Co. Wexford, Y35 E803
Job Description
Position: Dairy Farm Assistant
Location: Ballyhurst Dairy Farm Ltd, Ballyhurst, Taghmon, Co. Wexford, Y35 E803
Salary: €34,000 per annum
Hours: 39 hours per week
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
We are seeking an experienced Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team at Ballyhurst Dairy Farm Ltd. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the daily operations of a dairy farm, ensuring the health and productivity of the herd while maintaining high farm standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Milking cows and managing the milking process efficiently
* Monitoring animal health, detecting signs of mastitis, and lame cow
* Feeding, watering, and managing the nutrition of dairy cattle
* Maintaining farm machinery, including tractors, feeders, and milking equipment
* Assisting in calving, calf rearing, and general herd management
* Cleaning and maintaining sheds, yards, and milking parlors, following biosecurity and hygiene protocols to ensure animal welfare and milk quality
* General farm maintenance and fencing
Requirements
* Minimum 2 years of experience in dairy farming
* Basic English language skills for communication and safety compliance
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings and weekends when required
* Academic qualification: Not required
Interested candidates
Submit your CV and cover letter to: Email: ballyhurstdairyfarm@gmail.com / bryanoconnor794@gmail.com Phone: 0872395665 / 0899759656 (Bryan O\'Connor)
Role Description
Non training
* Sector: agriculture, forestry and fishing
Career Level
* Experienced [Non-Managerial]
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
* Minimum Qualification: No Qualification
Desirable
* Ability Skills: Manual, Personal/Social Care
* Competency Skills: Labouring, Teamwork, Working on own Initiative
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