Farm Manager

Bluestone Personnel Limited; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local farm organization is seeking a Farm Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and ensure animal welfare on their farm in Kilkenny. Responsibilities include managing daily tasks, animal care, and productivity standards. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience and hold at least a Level 4 qualification. This position offers a salary of €34,000 per annum based on a standard workweek of 39 hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience working in a similar environment is essential.
• Fluent in English (C2-Master level).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily care of animals including feeding, watering, grouping, and monitoring health.
• Plan and supervise daily farm tasks including feeding schedules and pasture rotation.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Manual

Teamwork

Time Management

Working on own Initiative

Manual Handling

Education

Level 4 (incl Leaving Certificate)

Job description

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Application Details

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Job Description

O'Gorman Farm Partnership are currently recruiting a Farm Manager for their farm at Kildrinagh, Woodsgift, Co. Kilkenny. The Farm Manager will oversee the day-to-day operation, productivity, and welfare standards of the farm.

Roles and responsibilities as follows:

• Oversee daily care of animals including feeding, watering, grouping, and monitoring animal health.
• Plan and supervise daily farm tasks, including feeding schedules, pasture rotation, bedding, cleaning of sheds, and machinery use.
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience working in a similar environment essential.

Remuneration is €34,000 per annum based on a standard 39 hours per week.

If you feel you have relevant experience please apply in confidence with your CV to [e-mail]

Sector: agriculture, forestry and fishing.

Career Level

• Managerial

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification: Level 4 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Interpersonal Skills, Manual
• Competency Skills: Teamwork, Time Management, Working on own Initiative
• Competency Skills: Manual Handling
• Driving Licence: Full B
• Languages: English C2-Master (Fluent)