Dairy Farm Assistant - Early Morning Herd Care

Company Details Confidential; Waterford; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

Company Details Confidential in Waterford seeks a Dairy Farm Assistant to join a busy commercial dairy operation. The role is physically demanding in a remote rural setting, with a strict roster and early starts.

You will work across milking, calf care, grassland management and general farm duties, including weekend/public holiday shifts. Reliable transport and strict adherence to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Intensive, physically demanding role in a remote rural environment.
• Rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.
• Own reliable transport essential due to remote location.
• Ability to perform heavy manual handling outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Early Morning Milking Operations starting at 5:00 AM with hygiene and herd protocols.
• Livestock care including calf rearing, intensive feeding, tagging, and health monitoring.
• Grassland management including weekly grass measurements and field pacing.
• Outdoor manual labour including farm maintenance, fencing and yard cleaning.

Skills

Physical fitness

Reliability

Transport access

Job description

Company Details Confidential in Waterford seeks a Dairy Farm Assistant to join a busy commercial dairy operation. The role is physically demanding in a remote rural setting, with a strict roster and early starts.

You will work across milking, calf care, grassland management and general farm duties, including weekend/public holiday shifts. Reliable transport and strict adherence to safety are essential.