Dairy Farm Assistant for Milking and Calving in Ireland

Ag Assist; Irlanda; Presencial; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ag Assist in Ireland seeks a skilled Dairy Farm Assistant with experience in milking, calving, calf rearing, and herd health management. The role involves operating tractors and farm machinery, basic mechanical repairs and welding, and working outdoors in varying weather.

You will be part of a team dedicated to animal welfare and farm maintenance. The ideal candidate is physically fit, reliable, and able to relocate if needed; full-time hours with a hands-on approach to dairy farm operations are

Formación

• Experienced dairy farming tasks and animal health monitoring.
• Skilled tractor and machinery operator with knowledge of diesel mechanics and welding.
• Physically capable of outdoor work in diverse weather conditions.
• Reliable team player with good problem-solving and safety compliance.
• Willingness to relocate and meet work permit requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Perform daily milking operations with high hygiene and milk quality.
• Assist cows during calving and care for newborn calves.
• Monitor herd health, vaccinate and medicate, support AI efforts.
• Feed, water, and bed livestock; manage pasture and water resources.
• Operate tractors and agricultural machinery to complete tasks.
• Maintain farm infrastructure such as fences, yards and housing.
• Conduct basic repairs, welding and equipment maintenance.

Conocimientos

Dairy farming experience

Milking expertise

Calving support

Herd health management

Tractor operation

Basic mechanical repairs

Welding

Team player

Herramientas

Tractor & farm machinery

Descripción del empleo

Dairy Farm Assistant for Milking and Calving in Ireland

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Description

Job Summary: Experienced dairy farm assistant skilled in milking, calving, calf rearing, and herd health management. Competent in operating tractors and farm machinery with additional expertise in basic mechanical repairs and welding. Physically fit and adaptable, able to work outdoors in various weather conditions and contribute effectively within a team. Seeking a full-time role focused on dairy farm operations with a commitment to animal welfare and farm maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• - Perform daily milking operations and maintain strict hygiene and milk quality standards.
• - Assist cows during calving and provide care for newborn calves.
• - Monitor herd health, administer vaccines and medications, and support artificial insemination efforts.
• - Feed, water, and bed livestock while managing pasture and water resources.
• - Operate tractors and agricultural machinery to facilitate farm tasks.
• - Maintain farm infrastructure including fences, yards, and housing areas.
• - Conduct basic mechanical repairs, welding, and equipment maintenance.

About You:

• - Demonstrated experience in dairy farming tasks including animal health monitoring and livestock care.
• - Skilled tractor and machinery operator with knowledge of diesel mechanics and multiple welding techniques.
• - Physically capable of demanding outdoor work in diverse weather conditions.
• - Reliable team player with strong problem-solving abilities and adherence to health and safety protocols.
• - Willingness to relocate and comply with employment permit requirements for full-time farm work.