dairy farm assistant

Donal & Edward Irwin Farm Partnership; Kilmallock; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Donal & Edward Irwin Farm Partnership at Feenagh Village, Kilmallock, Co.Limerick is seeking a dairy farm assistant. The role involves milking cows, calving support, and ensuring cow health and welfare.

You will participate in daily milking operations and general farm management. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of dairy farming experience, be able to communicate in English, and work well in a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of practical dairy farming experience.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in milking cows and support milking operations.
• Support calving during the season.
• Ensure the health and well-being of milking cows.
• General farm management including grassland management and animal husbandry.
• Milk quality control and adherence to production targets.

Skills

Dairy farming

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Application Details

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Job Description

Donal & Edward Irwin Farm Partnership at Feenagh Village, Kilmallock, Co.Limerick is looking for a dairy farm assistant. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the job and a drive to learn and grow within the field.Duties and 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. General farm management,grassland management and animal husbandry Milk quality control,disease maintenance and meeting key production targetsRequirements:Minimum 2 year of practical experience in dairy farming.Ability to communicate in English. Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a team environment.Salary: €36,606 per annum.Hours: 39 hours per week.Location: Feenagh Village, Kilmallock, Co.Limerick

• Sector: agriculture, forestry and fishing

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]