Dairy Farm Milking, Calving & Herd Care Associate

Ag Assist; Ireland; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Dairy farming experience

Milking expertise

Calving support

Herd health management

Tractor operation

Basic mechanical repairs

Welding

Team player

Tools

Tractor & farm machinery

Job description

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