Dairy Farm Assistant required for dairy farm in Ballingarry, Thurles Co. Tipperary.39 hours per weekCore responsibilitiesMilking: Performing daily milking routines, often using advanced systems, and maintaining hygiene standards.Animal care: Feeding livestock, monitoring their health and welfare, and assisting with calving and breeding programs.Calf-rearing: Caring for and raising young calves.Machinery operation: Operating and maintaining farm machinery like tractors, mowers, and feeding equipment.Field and facility work: Assisting with field preparation and maintenance, as well as cleaning and maintaining housing facilities.Record-keeping: Maintaining logs of machinery use, servicing schedules, and other farm activities.Required skills and attributesPhysical ability: Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.Communication: Good communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work effectively as part of a team.Reliability: Being dependable and having a strong work ethic is crucial.Initiative: Ability to work under your own initiative and follow instructions.Technical skills: Experience with farm machinery is a plus, and a full driving license is often required.Knowledge: Basic understanding of herd health, animal breeding, and grassland management can be beneficial.Safety: A strong commitment to following health and safety procedures.Accommodation provided.Job Type: Full-timePay: €34,000.00 per yearExperience:dairy herd: 1 year (required)Work Location: In person