Dairy Farm Assistant - Ballheigue, Co. Kerry -03455

Farm Solutions Ltd; Ballyheigue; On-site; EUR 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A dairy farm in Co. Kerry is seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant with at least 2 years of experience in milking and animal husbandry. The position offers a salary of €34,000 per annum and provides accommodation on the farm. Candidates must have a Level 5 qualification and be fluent in English. This role involves responsibilities such as maintaining milk quality and performing general farm maintenance.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of dairy farm experience required.
• Must have Level 5 education, including Leaving Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with milking 155 cows.
• Maintain high standards of animal husbandry.
• Ensure milk quality control measures are followed.
• Perform general farm maintenance.

Skills

Milking

Animal husbandry

Milk quality control

Farm maintenance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Level 5 qualification

Job description

Overview

Dairy Farm Assistant - Ballheigue, Co. Kerry -03455

Job Description

Farm Solutions Ltd are seeking a dairy farm assistant in Ballheigue, Co. Kerry for a 155 cow dairy herd. We are seeking a candidate that has dairy farm experience, including milking, animal husbandry, milk quality control and farm maintenance. A minimum of 39 hours per week, remuneration of €34000 pa. Accommodation provided on the farm.

Remuneration and Conditions

• Hours: minimum 39 hours per week
• Salary: €34,000 per annum
• Accommodation: provided on the farm

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
• Minimum Qualification: Level 5 (including Leaving Certificate / Leaving Certificate Applied / Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Analytical, Communications, Creativity
• Competency Skills: Flexibility, Initiative
• Driving Licence: Full B M W
• Languages: English C2-Master (Fluent)

Application Method

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