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Dairy Farm Assistant

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    BALLINAHINA FARM LIMITED
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    Ref: #JOB-2421139
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    Ballinahina, Whites Cross, Co. Cork, T23 DH77
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    39 hours per week
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    34000.00 Euro Hourly
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    Published On: 18 Nov 2025
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    Closing On: 16 Dec 2025

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Ballinahina Farm Ltd are seeking a Dairy Farm assistant for their farm in Ballinahina, Co. Cork on their dairy farm. We are seeking a candidate that has dairy farm experience including milking, animal husbandry, milk quality control and general farm maintenance skills. Minimum of 39 hours per week, remuneration of €34,000 per annum. 
Activities and Tasks:
- 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 equipment and other gear to ensure they remain in working order and reduce any repair costs.

Skills and knowledge
- 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 rolls and equipment.

Other Details:
•	Standard working week 39 hours 
•	Training in English language skills, company operating procedures will be provided.
•	Send application to: ballinahinafarmltd@gmail.com
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

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