Dairy Farm Assistants

Energywise Savings Ireland Ltd requires Dairy Farm Assistants for their premises at Hollymount Industrial Estate, Blarney Road, Co. Cork, T23NA44.

The salary range starts from €34,000 (16.77/hr) to €54,000 (26.63/hr) based on a 39-hour week. Salary will increase proportionately if additional hours are required. Salary offered shall be based on relevant experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities
• Machinery Operation: Operate various types of farm machinery, including
tractors, milking machines, feeding equipment, and slurry tanks, ensuring
efficient and safe handling.
• Milking Duties: Assist in the daily milking routine using advanced milking
systems, maintaining optimal hygiene standards and ensuring animal welfare.
• Feeding Management: Use machinery to mix and distribute feed accurately to
livestock, monitoring feed levels and ensuring dietary requirements are met.
• Field Work: Support the preparation and maintenance of fields for grazing and
silage production using machinery like mowers, balers, and loaders.
• Maintenance: Conduct regular maintenance and minor repairs of farm
machinery to ensure smooth operations and prevent downtime.
• Record Keeping: Maintain logs of machinery use, servicing schedules, and farm
activity records for compliance and operational efficiency.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the farm manager and other staff to
achieve daily and seasonal farm goals.

Requirements
• Proven experience in farming, particularly in operating and maintaining farm
machinery. Ideally dairy farming.
• Knowledge of modern farming practices and a commitment to animal welfare.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor mechanical repairs.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations related to farm operations.
• Physical fitness and readiness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Good communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of
a team.
• Valid driver’s licence and familiarity with Irish agricultural machinery is a plus
Benefits
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for training and professional development in modern farming
techniques.
• Accommodation Support.
• Experience working on a progressive and sustainable dairy farm. maintaining farm machinery. Ideally dairy farming.
• Knowledge of modern farming practices and a commitment to animal welfare.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor mechanical repairs.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations related to farm operations.
• Physical fitness and readiness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Good communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part ofa team.
• Valid driver’s licence and familiarity with Irish agricultural machinery is a plus Benefits
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for training and professional development in modern farming techniques.
• Accommodation Support.
• Experience working on a progressive and sustainable dairy farm.

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