Dairy Farm Assistant

Christopher Keane; Kilkee; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Job summary

Keane Dairy Farm near Kilkee in County Clare is seeking a Dairy Worker to join a busy team milking over 200 Friesian cows on a 360-acre platform. The successful candidate should have at least two years’ practical dairy parlour experience, knowledge of calf rearing and animal health awareness, and must speak English.

A salary of at least €36,605 per annum for a 39-hour week is offered, with accommodation if required. Accommodation can be provided if required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years practical experience working in a dairy parlour.
• Knowledge of calf rearing and animal health awareness.
• English language ability (A2 level at minimum).

Skills

Dairy parlour experience

Calf rearing

Animal health awareness

English proficiency

Education

No Qualification

Job description

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.

Application Details

Job Description

Keane Dairy Farm near Kilkee in Co. Clare require an additional Dairy Worker to join our busy team, who are currently milking more than 200 Friesian Cows on a 360 Acre Platform. The successful candidate will understand and speak English, have a minimum of two years practical experience working in a dairy parlour, knowledge of calf rearing and animal health awareness. In return we will pay a minimum of €36605 per annum for a 39-hour week. Accommodation can be provided if required.

• Sector: agriculture, forestry and fishing

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
• Minimum Qualification: No Qualification

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Communications, Manual
• Competency Skills: Flexibility, Initiative, Labouring, Teamwork
• Specialising In: calf rearing and animal health
• Languages: English A2-Elementary