Robotic Dairy Farm Operator – Livestock & Grassland

FRS Farm Relief Services; Ireland; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

FRS Farm Relief Services is seeking an Experienced Farm Operative to join a technology-focused dairy operation milking approximately 200 cows. You will contribute to livestock care, machinery operation and grassland management, including calving, calf rearing and herd health.

Working hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am–5:00pm, with every third weekend required during the compact calving period. Accommodation is not provided for this role, and a full driving licence would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience on a farm with livestock.
• Dairy farm experience preferred but not essential.
• Full driving licence would be advantageous.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Calving and calf rearing during calving periods.
• General animal husbandry and livestock management.
• Managing cows using the robotic system.
• Maintaining herd health and reporting issues.
• Grass measurement, allocation and grazing management.
• Operating modern farm machinery safely and efficiently.
• Zero-grazing operations.
• Slurry spreading and GPS fertiliser application.
• Diet feeding and maintaining a clean, tidy workplace.
• Carrying out general farm duties and following SOPs.

Skills

Livestock handling

Tractor operation

Machinery maintenance

Grassland management

Teamwork

Communication

Health & safety

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Tools

Robotic milking system

GPS-based equipment

Job description

FRS Farm Relief Services is seeking an Experienced Farm Operative to join a technology-focused dairy operation milking approximately 200 cows. You will contribute to livestock care, machinery operation and grassland management, including calving, calf rearing and herd health.

Working hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am–5:00pm, with every third weekend required during the compact calving period. Accommodation is not provided for this role, and a full driving licence would be advantageous.