Assistant farm manager in Cork

A 300-cow spring calving dairy farm in Cork is recruiting an assistant farm manager. The employers have described the role as an opportunity to gain experience in dairy farm management. Email raheendairy@gmail.com to apply.

General farm worker in Tipperary

A position is available for a general farm worker and milker on a 180-cow dairy farm in Co Tipperary. The candidate must have basic dairy experience and be able to operate farm machinery. A house is available for worker accommodation on the perimeter of the farm. Email recruitmentmanager@farmsolutions.ie or call 053-9236222 to apply.

Integrated pig farm in midlands

A stock person is required for an integrated pig farm in Laois. To apply, send details to box number 7096, Irish Farmers Journal, Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12.

400-cow dairy farm in Anglesey

A grass based, New Zealand style dairy farm in Anglesey in north Wales is recruiting a herd person. The 400-cow dairy farm is 10 minutes from Bangor and 30 minutes from Holyhead. Cows are milked on a 70-unit rotary parlour and are grazed for 10 months of the year. Outwintering on fodder beat and feed pads takes place during winter months.

Candidates require previous experience of grass based dairying, team work and communication skills. The salary will reflect how the successful candidate meets previous experience criteria. Contact 0044-7572977684 for more details and to find out how to apply.

General farm worker in Cork

A general farm worker and milker is required for a 220-cow dairy farm in Cork. The farm extends to 500 acres in two blocks with accommodation also available on-farm for the successful candidate. Applicants must have previous herdperson experience, be a competent milker and confident with handling stock. To apply, forward current CVs to recruitmentmanager@farmsolutions.ie or call us on 053-9236222.

Dairy scientist in Co Down

The Agri Food and Biosciences Institute is currently recruiting a higher scientific officer for a postdoctoral dairy scientist role. A salary of £29,317 - £31,446 and the position is based in Hillsborough, Co Down. For more detailed information and to apply, please go to www.nicsrecruitment.org.uk or contact recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.net and include your name and reference number IRC218176.

Managers on two dairy farms in Kerry

Farm manager positions are available on two dairy farms in Kerry. A 220-cow herd and a 500-cow herd with followers are both milked on 20 unit parlours and have managerial roles vacant which will require a hands-on approach. Forwards CVs to recruitmentmanager@farmsolutions.ie or call 053-9236222.

Pedigree dairy herd in Laois

A position is available for a full-time farm worker on a pedigree dairy farm in Laois. For more information, contact Trevor Moynan on 0877688622.

Farm worker in organic Cork dairy farm

A 200-cow organic dairy farm in east Cork with split winter/spring calving is recruiting a general farm worker. The successful candidate will be working with a herdsman and two other general workers. Accommodation is available on-farm. Forwards CVs to recruitmentmanager@farmsolutions.ie or call 053-9236222.

Dairy assistant in Wexford

A dairy assistant is required to work with a 165-cow grass based dairy herd in the Enniscorthy area. The employers do not require candidates to have a formal qualification but a willingness to learn is required. A competitive salary and accommodation provided. Contact Michael Bryson on 0879638425.

For full details of these offers and more, visit the recruitment section at Toplink.ie.

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