Dairy Farm Assistant

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•Employer: Alan Glynn, Jenal, Back Moone, Athy, Co. Kildare
•Job Title: Dairy Farm Assistant
BG Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of Alan Glynn for a dairy farm assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a milking herd, morning & evening milking, herd nutrition, herd health, calving, pasture management, operating machinery, administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out morning and evening milking as scheduled.
• Maintain and clean milking equipment.
• Plan feeding schedules and feed all livestock.
• Monitor grass growth, rotate paddocks, and spread fertiliser.
• Monitor herd health, assist with calving, and coordinate with veterinarians.
• Operate machinery as required for feeding, maintenance, pasture management.

•Keep records as required and follow safety guidelines.
•Requirements: Qualifications/Certificates related to the role are required
•Salary: €36,605
•Hours per week: 39
•Location: Jenal, Back Moone, Athy, Co. Kildare
•Please send your CV: <[email hidden]>