Dairy Farm Assistant

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Sector: agriculture, forestry and fishing

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description & Skills Required

Dairy farm assistants help farmers with a variety of tasks, including caring for and milking cows, repairs and maintenance, and other farming activities.

• Monitor dairy cows for signs of potential disease to ensure that all livestock remain in optimum health and produce high-quality milk.
• Milk dairy cattle while ensuring livestock remain calm and comfortable so cattle continue to produce maximum quantities of milk.
• Weigh cows and check for any physical signs of disease or injury and provide preventative medical care as needed.
• Review the pens, buildings and other areas to ensure the areas remain hygienic to reduce the risk of injury and disease to the cattle and farm workers.
• Provide food and water to cattle and ensure that supplies remain well stocked so that the livestock never go hungry.
• Administer medications, vaccinations and other medical care and coordinate with veterinarians as needed.
• Use tolls to move feed, animals and other equipment to the appropriate areas on the farm in an efficient manner.
• Maintain trucks, tractors, milking equipments and other gear to ensure they remain in working order and reduce any repair costs.

• dairy farming methods
• the life and breeding cycles of cattle
• how to use and maintain farm equipment and machinery
• practical skills for tasks such as fencing and effluent management
• Ability to perform physical work.
• Good fitness for heavy work duties.
• Ability to handle farm work tolls and equipment.