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Pig Farm Assistant

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    BALLYCONNELL PIG FARMS UNLIMITED COMPANY
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    Ref: #JOB-2436653
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    BALLYCONNELL PIGGERY, Ballyheady, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan, H14 H318
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    No of positions: 1
  • Image Part Time
    Paid Position
  • Image Hours per week
    39 hours per week
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    36685.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 03 Mar 2026
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    Closing On: 31 Mar 2026

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. 


Purpose of the Role:

To support the farm sections from planning and implementing of the day to day procedures to ensure a maximum health and performance of the pigs on site.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Day to Day Management Duties

Daily duties of piglet management

Feeding and grading duties


Administration of medication for treatment and prevention of disease and post treatment monitoring

Animal Production Performance

Assist and co-ordinate with the day to day recording and performance to identify avenues to improve health and wellbeing

Feed Trials

Assist and coordinate new feeding plans and diets and gather the relevant performance data and recommend improvements

Experience and Qualifications

Experience in a previous farming role beneficial but not necessary

Interest in the Pig Industry

Full Training will be made available

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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