Job Details
Dairy Farm Assistant
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J Phelan Farm -
Ref: #JOB-2475312 -
Harristown, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny, E32 D684 -
No of positions: 1 -
Paid Position -
39 hours per week -
366650.00 Euro Annually -
Published On: 15 Oct 2026 -
Closing On: 12 Nov 2026
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J Phelan Farm, Harristown, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny is seeking a skilled & experienced Dairy Farm Assistant. The successful candidate will assist with the day-to-day running of our dairy & beef farm, including milking, calf rearing, feeding, machinery operation, animal care and general farm maintenance. Key Duties and Responsibilities • Carrying out morning & evening milking • Calf rearing including feeding, bedding, dosing & general care • Assisting with calving & caring for newborn calves • Feeding other livestock • Operating agricultural machinery and equipment incl. slurry & fertiliser spreading • General farm and yard maintenance • Fencing, paddock and general farm maintenance • Cleaning and maintaining the milking parlour • Monitoring and maintaining high standards of animal health and welfare Requirements: Minimum 2 years of practical experience in dairy farming Strong conversational English Farm references essential Driving licence essential Working Hours: This is a full time position (39 Hours) and will include weekends & public holidays What we offer: Competitive Salary - €36650 per annum Stable full time year round employment on well run & established dairy farm Training & mentoring where required Modern onsite accomadation available for the successful applicant
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Career Level
- Experienced [Non-Managerial]
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