Dairy Farm Worker

FRS Farm Relief Services; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

FRS Farm Relief Services is seeking a reliable and hardworking Full-Time Dairy Farm Worker for a farm near Baltinglass in Co. Wicklow. The role involves assisting with daily dairy operations, milking routines and improving animal welfare and farm hygiene.

The ideal candidate will have dairy farming experience or be keen to learn, work independently yet as part of a team, and hold a full driving licence. Training can be provided where needed and candidates should be comfortable with livestock

Qualifications

• Previous dairy farming experience is an advantage, but training can be provided for the right person.
• Reliable, hardworking and responsible.
• Comfortable working with livestock.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good attention to animal welfare and farm hygiene.
• Full driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Milking cows and assisting with the milking routine.
• Feeding and caring for livestock.
• Calf care and general animal husbandry.
• Cleaning and maintaining sheds, yards and equipment.
• Monitoring animal health and reporting any concerns.
• General farm duties and maintenance as required.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Livestock handling

Independent work

Animal welfare

Tools

Machinery experience

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Full-Time Dairy Farm Worker for a farm located near Baltinglass in Co. Wicklow.

The successful candidate will assist with the day-to-day running of the dairy farm and help ensure the highest standards of animal welfare, cleanliness and farm management.

Key Responsibilities

• Milking cows and assisting with the milking routine
• Feeding and caring for livestock
• Calf care and general animal husbandry
• Cleaning and maintaining sheds, yards and equipment
• Monitoring animal health and reporting any concerns
• General farm duties and maintenance as required

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous dairy farming experience is an advantage, but training can be provided for the right person
• Reliable, hardworking and responsible
• Comfortable working with livestock
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good attention to animal welfare and farm hygiene
• Full driving licence preferred
• Machinery experience