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Dairy Farm Assistant

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    KARL HENNESSY WOODVIEW FARM UNLIMITED COMPANY
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    Ref: #JOB-2472663
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    Tubrid, Oldcastle, Co. Meath, A82 NV29
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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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    36605.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 30 Sep 2026
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    Closing On: 28 Oct 2026

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Dairy Farm Assistant
Woodview Farm Unlimited Company, Tubrid, Oldcastle, Co. Meath

Woodview Farm Unlimited Company is recruiting a Dairy Farm Assistant for its dairy operation in Tubrid, Oldcastle, Co. Meath. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Salary: €36,605 per annum
Hours of Work: 39 hours per week, on a rota basis including weekends
Location of Employment: Tubrid, Oldcastle, Co. Meath
Contract: Full-time, permanent

Job Description

Milking cows twice daily, including pre-milking preparation, teat hygiene, and parlour wash-down
Feeding and caring for the dairy herd, young stock, and calves
Calf rearing, including feeding, bedding, and monitoring health
Assisting during the calving season, including monitoring cows and supporting difficult calvings
Monitoring animal health and welfare and reporting signs of illness, lameness, or mastitis
Administering treatments and vaccinations under supervision
Cleaning and maintaining sheds, cubicles, yards, and the milking parlour
Operating farm machinery, including tractors and scrapers, safely
Assisting with grassland management, fencing, and moving stock between paddocks
Keeping accurate farm records as required
Following all farm health and safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare procedures
Carrying out general farm duties as directed by the farm manager

Requirements

Minimum 2 years' experience working on a dairy farm
Proven experience milking cows in a commercial parlour
Experience with calf rearing and calving
Good knowledge of dairy cattle health and welfare
Ability to operate farm machinery safely
Good standard of spoken English
Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Willing to work early mornings and weekends on a rota basis
Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short cover note outlining your dairy experience to Karl Hennessy at karlhennessy2026@outlook.com. 
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

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