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Dairy Farm Assistant

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    DANIELS FAMILY FARMS LIMITED
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    Ref: #JOB-2476705
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    Barristown, Passage East, Co. Waterford, X91 D892
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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: 23 Oct 2026
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    Closing On: 20 Nov 2026

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Pay: €36,605.00 per year

Daniels Family Farms are looking for a reliable, self-motivated, and enthusiastic Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team at our farm located in Passage East, Co. Waterford.

The successful candidate will become an important part of the day-to-day farm team and will be involved in all aspects of dairy farming and livestock care.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

Assisting with morning and evening milking
Preparing cows and maintaining high standards of milking hygiene
Feeding cows, calves and young stock
Monitoring animals for signs of illness, injury or unusual behaviour
Calf rearing, including feeding, bedding and general care
Assisting with calving and caring for newborn calves
Cleaning and maintaining milking parlours, sheds and feeding areas
Moving and handling cattle safely
Checking water supplies, feed and bedding
Cleaning and maintaining farm equipment
Carrying out general farm maintenance
Fencing, paddock maintenance and grassland work
Assisting with machinery and tractor work where appropriate
Maintaining clean and safe working areas
Recording livestock information and completing routine farm tasks
Following farm health and safety procedures
Following animal-welfare and biosecurity standards
Carrying out other general duties required for the efficient running of the farm.

We are looking for someone who is:

Hardworking, dependable and responsible
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Confident and calm around cattle
Passionate about animal welfare
Reliable and punctual
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Willing to learn and take instruction
Physically fit and capable of carrying out practical farm work
Organised and able to complete tasks to a high standard
Safety-conscious when working around livestock and machinery.

Previous experience on a dairy farm is essential including milking cows and general animal husbandry.

Training and guidance will be provided where required.

Working Hours

This is a full-time position (39 hours a week) and will involve morning and evening farm work, including weekends and some public holidays as part of the normal farm rota.

Typical duties may involve early morning starts, evening milking and additional work during busy periods such as calving.

A flexible attitude towards working hours is therefore essential.
 
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

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