Dairy Farm Assistant

O'Loughlin Farm Partnership; Kildare; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Harristown Dairies Ltd, T/A O’Loughlin Farm Partnership, Harristown Lower, Nurney, Co. Kildare, requires Dairy Farm Assistants with practical dairy farming experience.

The successful candidate will have at least 1 year in the sector, and a Level 5 qualification (or equivalent relevant experience). Tasks include milking, calving, calf rearing, grass management, AI, hoof trimming and maintaining dairy hygiene, on a 39-hour week.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum dairy experience required.
• Knowledge of herd management and milking.
• Experience with calf rearing and grass management.
• Capable of operating farm machinery.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Manual Dexterity

Skilled Trades

Education

Level 5 Qualification

Relevant Experience

Job description

Harristown Lower, Nurney, Co. Kildare, R51 AK58

Job Description

Harristown Dairies Ltd, T/A O’Loughlin Farm Partnership, Harristown Lower, Nurney, Co. Kildare requires Dairy Farm Assistants with a minimum of 12 months practical experience and knowledge in, Dairy herd techniques, animal husbandry, milking, calving, calf rearing, grass management, artificial insemination, hoof trimming, dairy hygiene and a general knowledge of farm machinery. Salary €36,605 pa based on 39 hours per week.

• Sector: agriculture, forestry and fishing

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification: Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)OR Relevant Experience

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Interpersonal Skills, Manual, Skilled Trade(s)
• Competency Skills: Flexibility, Initiative, Priority Planning, Working on own Initiative
• Driving Licence: None
• Languages: English C1-Advanced