Job Title:
Night Calving Operator
Location:
Birr, Co.
Offaly
Job Type:
Seasonal / Night Work (Spring Calving)
Start Date:
February 1 st ****
Duration:
Approx.
70 days (based on calving schedule)
Reporting To:
Farm Owner / Herd Manager
Overview
A dairy farm near
Birr, Co.
Offaly
is seeking an experienced
Night Calving Operator
to assist during the peak spring calving period.
The farm runs approx.
300-cow spring-calving herd
, with calving concentrated over approximately
70 days
.
Night work will be based on calving numbers due each night.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor calving cows during night shifts.
Assist cows during calving where needed, using safe and hygienic methods
Administer colostrum to new born calves promptly (via bottle or tube)
Tag & move calves safely to individual pens and record key details
Prepare fresh bedding in calving pens and calf sheds
Feed young calves where needed during shift
Identify and draft freshly calved cows for morning milking
Spot signs of illness or calving-related issues (e.g. milk fever, retained cleanings) and report as required
Operate a loader for bedding and feeding tasks
Requirements
Experience working in a similar role on a
spring-calving dairy farm
is essential
Competence in assisting calving and handling new born calves
Strong observational skills to identify cows needing attention
Ability to work independently during overnight hours
Full driving licence
Experience operating a loader or tractor safely
Good communication skills for daily handover to farm owner / morning staff
Commitment to animal welfare, hygiene, and bio-security
Additional Information
Flexible schedule
– night shifts based on number of cows due to calve, may be required for weekend cover.
Ideal for someone local or within reasonable commuting distance to Birr.
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