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About the role
In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
J Phelan Farm, Harristown, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny is seeking a skilled & experienced Dairy Farm Assistant.
The successful candidate will assist with the day-to-day running of our dairy & beef farm, including milking, calf rearing, feeding, machinery operation, animal care and general farm maintenance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Carrying out morning & evening milking
• Calf rearing including feeding, bedding, dosing & general care
• Assisting with calving & caring for newborn calves
• Feeding other livestock
• Operating agricultural machinery and equipment incl. slurry & fertiliser spreading
• General farm and yard maintenance
• Fencing, paddock and general farm maintenance
• Cleaning and maintaining the milking parlour
• Monitoring and maintaining high standards of animal health and welfare
Requirements:
Minimum 2 years of practical experience in dairy farming
Strong conversational English
Farm references essential
Driving licence essential
Working Hours:
This is a full time position (39 Hours) and will include weekends & public holidays
What we offer:
Competitive Salary - €36650 per annum
Stable full time year round employment on well run & established dairy farm
Training & mentoring where required
Modern onsite accomadation available for the successful applicant