Robotic Dairy Farm Assistant | Calf Care & Herd Tech

FRS Farm Relief Services; Leinster; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

FRS Farm Relief Services in Portlaoise, Co. Laois, seeks a Dairy Farm Assistant to support calf rearing and daily farm tasks on a modern dairy operation featuring a Lely robotic milking system. You will work with calves, monitor health, handle tractors and machinery, and contribute to herd management and grassland maintenance.

Experience with slurry spreading and a strong work ethic are valued. The role offers a competitive salary based on experience and the chance to develop skills in robotic

Qualifications

• Experience in calf rearing is essential.
• Dairy farm experience preferred.
• Competent machinery operator including tractors.
• Experience with slurry spreading.
• Interest in robotic milking systems (Lely experience an advantage).
• Good stockmanship and welfare.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and time management.
• Full clean driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care and feeding of calves daily.
• Monitor calf health and growth; record data.
• Assist with operation of the Lely robotic milking system.
• Operate tractors and perform routine farm tasks.
• Slurry handling and grassland management.

Skills

Calf rearing experience

Stockmanship

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to animal welfare

Tools

Tractor operation

Machinery operation

Slurry spreading

Job description

FRS Farm Relief Services in Portlaoise, Co. Laois, seeks a Dairy Farm Assistant to support calf rearing and daily farm tasks on a modern dairy operation featuring a Lely robotic milking system. You will work with calves, monitor health, handle tractors and machinery, and contribute to herd management and grassland maintenance.

Experience with slurry spreading and a strong work ethic are valued. The role offers a competitive salary based on experience and the chance to develop skills in robotic