Dairy Farm Assistant - Ballybofey, Co. Donegal - 03384

Farm Solutions Ltd; Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District; On-site; EUR 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Ireland is seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to work with a 200 cow dairy herd. Responsibilities include milking, animal husbandry, and farm maintenance. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience and a Level 5 qualification. The role offers accommodation and a competitive salary of €34,000 per annum.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of dairy farm experience is essential.
• Must have a Level 5 qualification including Leaving Certificate.
• Fluent in English (C2 level).

Responsibilities

• Assist in milking and managing a 200 cow dairy herd.
• Perform farm maintenance tasks.
• Ensure milk quality control standards are met.

Skills

Dairy farm experience

Milking

Animal husbandry

Milk quality control

Farm maintenance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Initiative

Full B M W driving licence

Fluent English

Education

Level 5 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Dairy Farm Assistant position in Ballybofey, Co. Donegal for a 200 cow dairy herd. We are seeking a candidate with dairy farm experience, including milking, animal husbandry, milk quality control and farm maintenance. A minimum of 39 hours per week, remuneration of €34,000 per annum. Accommodation provided on the farm.

Job Details

• Sector: agriculture, forestry and fishing

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experience Required (Years): 2
• Minimum Qualification: Level 5 (incl 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 Details

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