Dairy Farm Assistant

THE NIGHTINGALE AGENCY LIMITED; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dairy Farm Assistant role in North Kildare is open for entry-level candidates. The successful applicant will join a farm focusing on milking, calf rearing, calving, and general farm tasks, with weekend work on a rotation basis.

Experience in dairy farming is required, with a commitment to herd yield and health targets. Driving tractors or operating machinery is desirable, and applicants should be reliable and physically fit for farm work.

Qualifications

• Dairy farm experience is required.
• Must be committed to herd yield and health targets.
• Ability to drive tractors / operate machinery is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Milking and herd management.
• Calf rearing and calving.
• Vaccinations.
• Mastitis control.
• Cow care – infections, treatments.
• Lameness treatments / foot bathing.
• Bedding and cleaning cow and calf sheds.
• Fencing and general farm maintenance.
• Hedge cutting, strimming and spraying.

Skills

Dairy farming

Tractor operation

Job description

Application Details

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Job Description

Martin Donovan is seeking to hire a Dairy Farm Assistant for a farm in North Kildare. Successful candidates will be given the opportunity to upskill in all aspects of dairy farming. Duties to include milking, calf rearing, calving, and general farm work. Weekend work on rotation.

• Milking & Herding
• Calf Rearing & Calving
• Vaccinations
• Mastitis Control
• Cow Care – Infections, Treatments
• Lameness Treatments/ Foot bathing
• Bedding & Cleaning cow & calf sheds
• Fencing & General farm maintenance
• Hedge cutting, strimming & spraying

Experience: Dairy farm experience necessary and must be committed to achieving herd yield and health targets. Good stock skills are essential. Must be able to drive tractors / operate machinery (desirable).

• Sector: agriculture, forestry and fishing

Career Level

• Entry Level