Dairy Farm Assistant (SOC 9111)

John & Jonathan Loughrey; Gort; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

John and Jonathan Loughrey in Ireland seek a Dairy Farm Assistant to support daily dairy operations at Glenbrack Road, Gort. You will milk, feed cattle, handle livestock, and maintain farm facilities, following health, safety and welfare practices.

The role requires practical dairy experience, ability to work in a team, and adherence to welfare and hygiene standards. Start date available soon; salary reflects the role and hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in dairy farming or livestock handling is advantageous.
• Ability to perform physical farm duties and work as part of a team.
• Willingness to follow animal welfare, hygiene and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily milking duties and assist with the operation and cleaning of milking equipment.
• Feed dairy cattle, monitor their condition and report any signs of illness or injury.
• Move and handle livestock safely, supporting routine herd management activities.
• Clean and maintain milking parlours, sheds, pens and other farm facilities.
• Assist with calving and the care of young livestock as required.
• Support general dairy farm operations, including basic equipment upkeep and farm maintenance.
• Follow farm health and safety procedures, hygiene standards and animal welfare practices.

Skills

Dairy farming

Livestock handling

Teamwork

Health & safety

Tools

Milking equipment

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Application Details

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Job Description

Job Title: Dairy Farm Assistant (SOC 9111)

Company Name: John and Jonathan Loughrey.

Address: Glenbrack Road, Gort, Co. Galway, H91 VKN0

Job Location: Glenbrack Road, Gort, Co. Galway, H91 VKN0

Job Description: Company John and Jonathan Loughrey is looking for a Dairy Farm Assistant to assist with the daily activities of the dairy farm, including milking, feeding, cattle handling and maintenance of the farm facilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily milking duties and assist with the operation and cleaning of milking equipment.
• Feed dairy cattle, monitor their condition and report any signs of illness or injury.
• Move and handle livestock safely, supporting routine herd management activities.
• Clean and maintain milking parlours, sheds, pens and other farm facilities.
• Assist with calving and the care of young livestock as required.
• Support general dairy farm operations, including basic equipment upkeep and farm maintenance.
• Follow farm health and safety procedures, hygiene standards and animal welfare practices.

Job Requirements

• Practical experience in dairy farming, livestock handling or related agricultural work is an advantage.
• Ability to carry out physical farm duties and work as part of a team.
• Willingness to follow animal welfare, hygiene and health and safety procedures.

Annual Salary: €36,605 Hourly Rate: €18.05 Hours per Week: 39h

Start date: 14/12/2026

Name: Jonathan LoughreyEmail: [e-mail]

• Sector: other service activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]