Dairy Farm Technician: Milking, Calving & Care

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

Job description

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.