Dairy Farm Assistant

Pay: €36,605.00 per yearDaniels Family Farms are looking for a reliable, self-motivated, and enthusiastic Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team at our farm located in Passage East, Co. Waterford.The successful candidate will become an important part of the day-to-day farm team and will be involved in all aspects of dairy farming and livestock care.Key ResponsibilitiesYour duties will include, but are not limited to:Assisting with morning and evening milkingPreparing cows and maintaining high standards of milking hygieneFeeding cows, calves and young stockMonitoring animals for signs of illness, injury or unusual behaviourCalf rearing, including feeding, bedding and general careAssisting with calving and caring for newborn calvesCleaning and maintaining milking parlours, sheds and feeding areasMoving and handling cattle safelyChecking water supplies, feed and beddingCleaning and maintaining farm equipmentCarrying out general farm maintenanceFencing, paddock maintenance and grassland workAssisting with machinery and tractor work where appropriateMaintaining clean and safe working areasRecording livestock information and completing routine farm tasksFollowing farm health and safety proceduresFollowing animal-welfare and biosecurity standardsCarrying out other general duties required for the efficient running of the farm.We are looking for someone who is:Hardworking, dependable and responsibleComfortable working outdoors in all weather conditionsConfident and calm around cattlePassionate about animal welfareReliable and punctualAble to work independently and as part of a teamWilling to learn and take instructionPhysically fit and capable of carrying out practical farm workOrganised and able to complete tasks to a high standardSafety-conscious when working around livestock and machinery.Previous experience on a dairy farm is essential including milking cows and general animal husbandry.Training and guidance will be provided where required.Working HoursThis is a full-time position (39 hours a week) and will involve morning and evening farm work, including weekends and some public holidays as part of the normal farm rota.Typical duties may involve early morning starts, evening milking and additional work during busy periods such as calving.A flexible attitude towards working hours is therefore essential.