Dairy Farm Assistant

Position: Farm Manager
Company Name: Diarmuid Geary
Location: Ballyvolane, Castlelyons, Co. Cork, Ireland
Salary: €36,605
Job type: Fulltime/ Contract
Hours per week: 39 hours
Email your CV to: [email protected]

Duties and responsibilities:
• The role involves the day-to-day management of a 90–120 cow dairy herd, operating a 16-unit milking parlour with automatic cluster removers and dump line.
• Managing the daily milking routine and maintaining high standards of milking hygiene.
• General herd management, including animal health, breeding and welfare.
• Rearing and caring for calves.
• Managing grazing, grassland and winter feed requirements.
• Monitoring cow performance and maintaining accurate farm records.
• Ensuring high standards of animal welfare, cleanliness and farm safety.
• General farm maintenance and machinery operation as required.
• Working independently while also coordinating with the farm owner/team.

Requirements/ Skills:
• Minimum 1-2 years of practical experience in dairy farming.
• Ability to communicate in English
• Proficiency in milking techniques and farm operations.
• Willingness and flexibility to relocate.
• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a team environment.
• A genuine passion for animal care and agriculture.
• Reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided accommodation

Offer:
● Opportunity for professional growth and development.
● Working in a supportive team environment.
● Engaging hands-on experience in a progressive dairy farm setting.
● Immediate Start
● Ongoing / Long term work
● Fulltime/ Contract
● Accommodation provided