Dairy Farm Assistant

Grasstec Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Hands-on farm experience

Job summary

Grasstec Limited in Ireland is seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to join our progressive dairy operation. You will be involved in daily milking, animal care and yard tasks while supporting calving seasons and maintaining high farm standards.

We offer good accommodation, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive, hands-on team environment ideal for someone passionate about agriculture and animal care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of practical experience in dairy farming.
• Proficiency in milking techniques and farm operations.
• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Genuine passion for animal care and agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on involvement in daily milking operations.
• Assist in care of milking cows.
• Support calving process during the season.
• Ensure health and well-being of livestock.
• Scraping and other yard-related tasks.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain high farm standards.

Skills

Dairy farming

Milking techniques

Teamwork

Animal care

Job description

One Creamery Square, Newtownshandrum, Charleville, Co. Cork,

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Position: Dairy Farm Assistant

Company name: Grasstec Limited

Location: One Creamery Square, Newtownshandrum, Charleville, Cork, Ireland

Salary: €36,605 per year

Job type: Fulltime/ Contract Hours per week: 39 hours

Duties and responsibilities

• Hands-on involvement in daily milking operations.
• Assisting in the care of milking cows.
• Supporting the calving process during the season.
• Ensuring the health and well-being of our livestock.
• Conducting scraping and other yard-related tasks.
• Collaborating with the team to maintain high farm standards.

Requirements/ Skills

• Minimum 1 year of practical experience in dairy farming.
• Proficiency in milking techniques and farm operations.
• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a team environment.
• A genuine passion for animal care and agriculture.
• Reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided accommodation

Offer

• Good accommodation provided in a flat or farmhouse.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Working in a supportive team environment.
• Engaging hands-on experience in a progressive dairy farm setting.

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]