Dairy Farm Milking & Livestock Care Technician

Sailaway Bus Services; Wexford; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sailaway Bus Services in Ireland is seeking a motivated and experienced Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. The farm currently milks approximately 140 cows and plans a December 2026 upgrade to a 20-unit milking parlour, offering an exciting opportunity to work with modern equipment.

You will carry out daily milking operations, monitor cow health and welfare, assist calves, support feeding and grassland management, and maintain accurate livestock and farm

Qualifications

• Experience in dairy farming and milking operations.
• Knowledge of cattle handling and animal welfare.
• Strong attention to detail regarding animal health and milk quality.
• Ability to work independently and follow farm routines.
• Reliable, punctual and responsible with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily milking operations with high hygiene and milk quality.
• Monitor cow health, condition, and behaviour; report illnesses promptly.
• Care for calves and other livestock.
• Assist with heat detection using cow collar alerts and observation.
• Support feeding routines, grassland management, and farm maintenance.
• Maintain accurate livestock, breeding, and farm management records.
• Operate farm equipment and machinery safely where trained.
• Organise daily tasks efficiently and follow established farm procedures.
• Maintain high standards of animal welfare, biosecurity and farm cleanliness.
• Communicate effectively with the farm owner and other team members.

Skills

Dairy farming

Milking procedures

Animal welfare

Record keeping

Independent worker

Communication

Tools

Farm machinery

Job description

Sailaway Bus Services in Ireland is seeking a motivated and experienced Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. The farm currently milks approximately 140 cows and plans a December 2026 upgrade to a 20-unit milking parlour, offering an exciting opportunity to work with modern equipment.

You will carry out daily milking operations, monitor cow health and welfare, assist calves, support feeding and grassland management, and maintain accurate livestock and farm