Hoofcare operator Co. Limerick

FRS Farm Relief Services; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full training and ongoing professional

Opportunity to work with leading dairy

Supportive team environment

Job summary

FRS Farm Relief Services is seeking a motivated Hoofcare Operator in Co. Limerick to provide professional hoof trimming and hoof health services to dairy and beef farms. You will help improve animal welfare, mobility, and performance while travelling to farms and building strong client relationships.

This role offers full/part-time hours with competitive pay, full training, and ongoing professional development in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with cattle or livestock.
• Strong animal handling skills and attentiveness to welfare.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine hoof trimming and corrective hoofcare on dairy and beef cattle.
• Assess hoof health and identify lameness issues.
• Apply treatment plans in line with animal welfare and industry standards.
• Work closely with farmers to provide hoof health advice.
• Follow health, safety, biosecurity, and welfare procedures.
• Represent the company professionally on customer farms.

Skills

Experience with cattle

Animal handling

Customer service

Independent work

Driving licence

Attention to detail

Education

Agricultural qualification

Job description

Hoofcare Operator

Location: Co. Limerick
Job Type: Full/ Part-Time
Reporting To: Farm Service Team Lead

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Hoofcare Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will provide professional hoof trimming and hoof health services to dairy and beef farms, helping farmers improve animal welfare, mobility, and performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with livestock, travelling to farms, and building strong relationships with customers while delivering a high-quality service.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine hoof trimming and corrective hoofcare on dairy and beef cattle.
• Assess hoof health and identify lameness issues.
• Apply treatment plans in line with animal welfare and industry standards.
• Work closely with farmers to provide advice on hoof health management.
• Follow all health, safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare procedures.
• Represent the company professionally on customer farms.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experience working with cattle or livestock.
• Good animal handling skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a daily schedule.
• Full clean driving licence.
• High attention to detail and commitment to animal welfare.

Desirable

• Previous hoof trimming or hoofcare experience.
• Agricultural qualification or relevant livestock background.
• Knowledge of dairy farming systems and lameness prevention.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Full training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to work with leading dairy and livestock farmers.
• Supportive team environment.

Why Join Us?

You’ll play a key role in improving animal welfare and farm productivity while working in a rewarding, hands-on environment. We are committed to developing our people and providing the tools, training, and support needed to succeed.