Experienced Dairy Farm Assistant

FRS Farm Relief Services; Leinster; In loco; EUR 17.000 - 25.000; Tempo pieno

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Accommodation available from December

Accommodation available from December

Descrizione del lavoro

FRS Farm Relief Services is seeking a reliable Dairy Farm Assistant for a Durrow-based farm in Co. Laois for 2027. The role involves milking, machinery operation and general farm duties on a herd of about 100 cows in a 10-unit parlour.

Start date December 2026; accommodation available from December 2026. You will work with livestock, maintain a clean and safe environment, and contribute to daily routines and seasonal tasks as required.

Competenze

• Previous dairy farm experience required.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Comfortable working as part of a team when required.
• Reliable, responsible and willing to work flexible hours.
• Good practical skills and an interest in dairy farming.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Mansioni

• Milking cows in a 10-unit milking parlour.
• Carrying out general dairy farm duties and daily routines.
• Operating and maintaining farm machinery and equipment.
• Feeding and caring for livestock.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Assisting with seasonal farm tasks as required.
• Identifying and reporting any animal health or welfare concerns.

Descrizione del lavoro

Dairy Farm Assistant – 2027

Location: Durrow, Co. Laois, Ireland
Position: Dairy Farm Assistant
Start Date: December 2026
Herd Size: 100 cows
Milking Facilities: 10-unit milking parlour

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking and motivated person for a farm in Durrow, Co. Laois, for 2027.

The role will involve the day-to-day running of a dairy farm with approximately 100 cows, including milking, machinery operation and general farm duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Milking cows in a 10-unit milking parlour.
• Carrying out general dairy farm duties and daily routines.
• Operating and maintaining farm machinery and equipment.
• Feeding and caring for livestock.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Assisting with seasonal farm tasks as required.
• Identifying and reporting any animal health or welfare concerns.

Requirements

• Previous dairy farm experience required.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Comfortable working as part of a team when required.
• Reliable, responsible and willing to work flexible hours.
• Good practical skills and an interest in dairy farming.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

What We Offer

• Accommodation available from December 2026.
• An opportunity to gain valuable experience on a working dairy farm.
• A varied role with a good mix of milking, machinery and general farm work.

If you are hardworking, dependable and enjoy working with livestock, we would be delighted to hear from you.