Senior Dairy Unit Manager – International Farm Lead

FRS Recruitment; Limerick; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Food provided

Gym access

98 days annual leave

Flights Ireland–Riyadh

Year-end bonus

Job summary

FRS Recruitment are currently recruiting for Senior Unit Managers for a large dairy farm operation in the Middle. The role offers a lucrative tax-free package with a basic salary of €54,000 and a year-end bonus equivalent to one month’s salary.

Accommodation and meals are provided, with 98 days of annual leave and access to gym and leisure facilities. Candidates should have 3–4 years of practical dairy farm experience, ideally in Ireland, with hands-on milking experience.

Qualifications

• 3rd level degree or certificate (minimum Level 7)
• 3–4 years practical dairy farm experience in Ireland
• Experience in Australia or New Zealand is a plus

Responsibilities

• Calving: calve cows & heifers, feed colostrum, daily recordings, vaccinations and record movements per calving
• Feeding: feed calves and cows, 4 times daily
• Health: detect sick cows and diagnose and treat
• Breeding: work with breeding team to select cows not suitable for resuming breeding
• Milking parlour: test milk for quality and BF% & SNF%

Skills

Dairy farm experience

Milking operations

Team coordination

Education

Level 7 degree or certificate

Job description

FRS Recruitment are currently recruiting for Senior Unit Managers for a large dairy farm operation in the Middle. The role offers a lucrative tax-free package with a basic salary of €54,000 and a year-end bonus equivalent to one month’s salary.

Accommodation and meals are provided, with 98 days of annual leave and access to gym and leisure facilities. Candidates should have 3–4 years of practical dairy farm experience, ideally in Ireland, with hands-on milking experience.