Dairy farm assistant
Position: Dairy Farm Assistant
Location:BALLYORRELL,ENNISCORTHY
Job Advertisement for Dairy Farm Assistant
Salary: €34,000 per annumHours: 39 hours per week
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team at [DAVID FARRELL. The successful
candidate will be responsible for assisting in the daily operations of a dairy farm, ensuring the health and productivity of
the herd while maintaining high farm standards.
Key Responsibilities:
✔️ Milking cows and managing the milking process efficiently
✔️ Monitoring animal health, detecting signs of mastitis, and lame cow.
✔️ Feeding, watering, and managing the nutrition of dairy cattle
✔️ Operating and maintaining farm machinery, including tractors, feeders, and milking equipment
✔️ Assisting in calving, calf rearing, and general herd management
✔️ Cleaning and maintaining sheds, yards, and milking parlors
✔️ Following biosecurity and hygiene protocols to ensure animal welfare and milk quality
✔️ General farm maintenance and fencing
Requirements:
✅ Minimum 2 years of experience in dairy farming
✅ Basic English language skills for communication and safety compliance
✅ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
✅ Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings and weekends when required
Academic qualification: Not required
Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: