Dairy Farm Laborer

Company Details Confidential; Ballylynan; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation on farm

Professional growth

Supportive team environment

Hands-on dairy farm experience

Job summary

Company Details Confidential is seeking a reliable dairy farmhand to join our operations in Laois. You will be hands-on with milking, yard work, feeding, and animal care across our 140 cows, with focus on teamwork and maternal animal welfare.

We value commitment, flexibility to relocate to Laois, and a practical background in dairy farming. Accommodation is provided on the farm and you will work in a supportive, hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of practical experience in dairy farming.
• Proficiency in milking techniques and farm operations.
• Willingness to relocate to Laois, Ireland.
• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a team environment.
• A genuine passion and interest for animal care and agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on involvement in daily milking operations.
• Scraping and other yard-related tasks.
• Assisting in the care of our 140 milking cows.
• Supporting the calving process during the season.
• Ensuring the health and well-being of our livestock.
• Collaborating with the team to maintain high farm standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Manual

Initiative

Teamwork

Time Management

Job description

Inch Grove, Boley, Ballylinan, Co. Laois, R14 H519

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Application Details

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Job Description

Join us and be a part of our thriving dairy farming operation. We value commitment, hard work, and a passion for agriculture. If you meet the requirements, want to learn and are ready for an exciting career in the dairy industry, we'd love to hear from you. We are seeking a good all rounder who is equally happy feeding (with diet feeder and loader), or working in the milking parlor or directly working with the animals.

• Hands-on involvement in daily milking operations.
• Conducting scraping and other yard-related tasks.
• Assisting in the care of our 140 milking cows.
• Supporting the calving process during the season.
• Ensuring the health and well-being of our livestock.
• Collaborating with the team to maintain high farm standards.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of practical experience in dairy farming.
• Proficiency in milking techniques and farm operations.
• Willingness and flexibility to relocate to Laois, Ireland.
• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a team environment.
• A genuine passion and interest for animal care and agriculture.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience starting at €36700
• Accommodation provided at the farm.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Working in a supportive team environment.
• Engaging hands-on experience in a progressive dairy farm setting.

Accommodation:

There is private accommodation available on the farm.

• Sector: agriculture, forestry and fishing

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 3
• Minimum Qualification: No Qualification

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Interpersonal Skills, Manual
• Competency Skills: Initiative, Teamwork, Time Management
• Languages: English B1-Intermediate