Mobile Hoofcare Technician - Improve Mobility & Welfare

FRS Farm Relief Services; Limerick; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Opportunities with leading farmers

Supportive team

Job summary

FRS Farm Relief Services in Co. Limerick is seeking a motivated Hoofcare Operator to deliver professional hoof trimming and hoof health services to our dairy and beef farming clients.

You will assess hoof health, implement treatment plans, and work closely with farmers to support animal welfare and productivity. This is a full/part-time, on-site role with training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

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

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 with cattle

Animal handling

Communication & customer service

Independent work & scheduling

Full clean driving licence

Attention to detail & welfare

Job description

FRS Farm Relief Services in Co. Limerick is seeking a motivated Hoofcare Operator to deliver professional hoof trimming and hoof health services to our dairy and beef farming clients.

You will assess hoof health, implement treatment plans, and work closely with farmers to support animal welfare and productivity. This is a full/part-time, on-site role with training and development opportunities.