Dairy Farm Assistant

1 permit (2025)Rathangan, Kildare, IEPosted 3 weeks ago

Job Description

ily-run dairy farm in Rathangan, Co. Kildare. We are looking for an experienced, reliable Dairy Farm Assistant to join our small team and support the day-to-day running of the herd and farm.

Main Duties

Milking cows twice daily, including udder preparation, cluster attachment, and cleaning and sanitising the parlour and milking equipment after each milking

Feeding and bedding livestock, including mixing and distributing rations and silage

Calf rearing: feeding calves, monitoring health and growth, and maintaining clean calf housing

Assisting at calving and caring for freshly calved cows

Monitoring herd health, identifying lameness, mastitis, heat detection and other issues, and reporting to the farm owner

Administering basic treatments under instruction and keeping accurate health and treatment records

Moving and handling stock safely between paddocks, sheds and the yard

Cleaning sheds, yards, cubicles and slurry areas

Operating tractors and farm machinery for feeding, scraping and general yard work

Assisting with grassland management, fencing, paddock maintenance and general farm repairs

Following all farm health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity procedures

Requirements

Minimum 2 years’ experience working on a commercial dairy farm
Hands-on experience milking in a parlour and working with dairy cattle
Experience in calf rearing and assisting at calving
Ability to operate a tractor and farm machinery safely
Good knowledge of animal welfare and stock handling
Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Willingness to work early mornings, weekends and a rota during busy periods such as calving season
Reliable, punctual and able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
Basic spoken English sufficient to follow instructions and communicate on farm safety

Desirable

Experience with AI or heat detection
Experience with herd recording systems
Full driving licence
How to Apply
Send your CV to Douglas Ward at [email protected].

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Nahanna Farm Limited

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