About this role
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].