Dairy Farm Manager – 600-Cow Dairy Farm, Cashel, Co. Tipperary

Grasstec Group; Tipperary; A distancia; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Modern 3-bed family house

Progressive farm business

Supportive wider team

Descripción de la vacante

Grasstec Group is seeking an experienced Dairy Farm Manager for a 600‑cow dairy operation near Cashel, Co. Tipperary. You will lead the day-to-day running, develop the farm team, and manage rosters, milking standards, herd health, and grass budgeting.

You will oversee winter feed budgeting and replacement livestock, maintaining detailed records and hands-on farm leadership in a high-performing grazing system in Ireland.

Formación

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role on a large, grazing-based herd in Ireland or abroad.
• Proven communication and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to manage people effectively.
• Problem‑solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Good practical knowledge of dairy herd management.
• Strong understanding of grassland and grazing management.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• High attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the dairy business.
• Lead and develop the farm team.
• Prepare and manage the staff roster.
• Ensure high standards of milking routine and hygiene.
• Monitor herd health and maintain high animal husbandry standards.
• Deliver high standards of grassland management and grass budgeting.
• Manage the winter feed budget.
• Oversee the management of replacement livestock.
• Maintain accurate herd and farm records.
• Take a hands-on, active role in the running of the farm.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

People management

Organisation

Herd management

Grassland management

Budgeting

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Dairy farm operations

Descripción del empleo

Dairy Farm Manager – 600-Cow Dairy Farm, Cashel, Co. Tipperary

Grasstec are recruiting on behalf of our client a Dairy Farm Manager to lead the team on a 600-cow dairy operation near Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of a large, high-performing dairy herd on a top-class farm.

About the Farm

The farm is a large-scale dairy business with:

• High EBI Black & White dairy herd
• Modern rotary milking parlour
• Excellent grazing infrastructure
• Long grazing season
• Well-organised farm systems
• Strong existing team
• New calf-rearing facilities
• All grazing land in one block

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the dairy business
• Lead and develop the farm team
• Prepare and manage the staff roster
• Ensure high standards of milking routine and hygiene
• Monitor herd health and maintain high animal husbandry standards
• Deliver high standards of grassland management and grass budgeting
• Manage the winter feed budget
• Assist with preparing and monitoring financial budgetsOversee the management of replacement livestock
• Maintain accurate herd and farm records
• Take a hands‑on, active role in the running of the farm

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role on a large, grazing-based herd in Ireland or abroad
• Proven communication and organisational skills
• A proven ability to manage people effectively
• Problem‑solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Good practical knowledge of dairy herd management
• A strong understanding of grassland and grazing management
• A strong work ethic and positive attitude
• High attention to detail

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary to reflect your experience and the responsibility that comes with the role
• Modern 3‑bed family house available on the farm
• The opportunity to work with a progressive farm business and a supportive wider team
• Excellent facilities and working environment
• The opportunity to develop your skills and take on additional responsibility within a progressive dairy enterprise

Location

If you are an experienced dairy farm manager working in Ireland, or considering a return to Ireland from abroad, and you are looking for a new opportunity within a well‑run, progressive dairy enterprise, we would like to hear from you.