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 welfareRequirements: Minimum 2 years of practical experience in dairy farmingStrong conversational EnglishFarm references essential Driving licence essentialWorking Hours: This is a full time position (39 Hours) and will include weekends & public holidaysWhat we offer: Competitive Salary - €36650 per annumStable full time year round employment on well run & established dairy farmTraining & mentoring where requiredModern onsite accomadation available for the successful applicant