About this role
Anthony Brennan is currently recruiting a general farm operative for his dairying operation. This is a permanent position, seeking an all -rounder comfortable with irregular working hours, performing yard duties and working in the milking parlour.
Salary €34,000 accommodation available if required.
- The successful candidate will work as part of the farm team and assist with the day to day running of the dairy farm ensuring a high standard of animal welfare, cleanliness and farm management is maintained.
- Duties will include, assisting with the daily milking of the dairy herd, feeding and caring for dairy cows and calves.
- Monitor the health and welfare of animals and reporting any concerns.
- Cleaning and maintaining milking facilities.
- Moving livestock around safely around the farm and assisting with general farm maintenance and upkeep.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and animal welfare, following all farm health and safety procedures.
- Previous experience working on a dairy farm or in a similar agricultural role is desirable.
- A genuine interest in dairy farming and animal welfare.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable, responsible and willing to work flexible hours in accordance with the requirements of a dairy farm.
- Ability to undertake physically demanding farm work.
- Experience operating farm machinery would also be an advantage.