Dairy Farm Assistant

Company Details Confidential; Kilmallock; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Company Details Confidential is seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant for a full-time, permanent position in Knockanevin, Kilmallock, Co. Cork.

The role involves assisting with daily farm operations, feeding, milking support, animal care, and maintaining clean, safe housing for livestock. A minimum of 2 years’ experience is required and good physical condition to work outdoors is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in livestock, dairy farming, or a similar role involving animal care.
• Good physical condition and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Reliable, independent, and capable of working safely with livestock.
• Basic knowledge of animal care and welfare.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and measure feed, feed livestock, and monitor animals for signs of illness.
• Clean barns, sheds, pens, and animal housing areas to maintain hygiene.
• Assist with milking operations and sterilisation of milking equipment.
• Move and handle livestock safely; assist during calving and rearing of young animals.
• Maintain fences, sheds, and animal enclosures; keep a clean, safe workspace.

Skills

Livestock handling

Physical fitness

Independent worker

Outdoor work

Job description

Knockanevin, Kilmallock, Co. Cork, V35 DD77

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Application Details

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Job Description

Dairy Farm Assistant

Location: Knockanevin Kilmallock Co. Cork V35DD77

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 39 hours per week

Salary: €36,605 per annum

About the Farm Liam Walsh operates a dairy farm focused on livestock management and animal care. We are seeking a reliable Dairy Farm Assistant to support daily farm operations and animal handling.

Main Responsibilities

Weigh and measure feed, feed livestock, and monitor animals for signs of illness. Clean barns, sheds, pens, and animal housing areas, ensuring hygienic conditions. Assist with milking operations and sterilisation of milking equipment. Treat minor animal ailments and assist veterinary professionals when required. Move and handle livestock safely and assist during calving and rearing of young animals. Carry out maintenance of fences, sheds, and animal enclosures. Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.

Candidate Profile

Minimum 2 years’ experience in livestock, dairy farming, or a similar role involving animal care. Basic knowledge of animal handling and welfare. Ability to work safely with livestock. Good physical condition and willingness to work outdoors. Reliable and able to work independently. Must be available to work 39 hours per week.

Benefits

Salary of €36,605 per year. Full-time, permanent position. Stable role in a livestock-focused farm environment.

• Sector: agriculture, forestry and fishing

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]