About this role
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