Dairy Farm Assistant

Drumcar Farms Limited; Dunleer; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Immediate Start

Long-term work

Job summary

Drumcar Farms Limited in Ireland is hiring a Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team in Drumcar, Dunleer, Co Louth. You will assist with milking cows, support calving, and help maintain overall herd health in a busy farm environment.

With a 39-hour workweek and opportunities for immediate start, this full-time/contract position includes accommodation provided for successful candidates committed to a long-term role in agriculture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of practical experience in dairy farming.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Willing to relocate with employer-provided accommodation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dairy farming experience

English communication

Team player

Job description

Application Details

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Job Description

Position: Dairy Farm Assistant

Company Name: Drumcar Farms Limited

Location: Drumcar, Dunleer, Co Louth

Salary: €36,605 per year

Job type: Fulltime/ Contract

Hours per week: 39 hours

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

• Minimum 1 year of practical experience in dairy farming.
• Ability to communicate in English
• 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:

• Immediate Start
• Ongoing / Long term work
• Fulltime/ Contract
• Accommodation provided

• Sector: agriculture, forestry and fishing

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]