Job Title: Dairy Farm Assistant – Lely Robotic Dairy Farm
Location: Roscrea area, Co. Tipperary
Job Type: Full-Time | Part-time
About the Farm
Our client is a modern, progressive dairy farm located in the Roscrea area, operating a Lely robotic milking system. The main focus is on herd performance, calf health, grassland management, and maintaining high standards of animal welfare through technology-driven farming.
We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team, with a strong focus on calf rearing, general farm work, and machinery operation.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Robotic Dairy Support
- Assisting with management of Lely robotic milking system
- Fetching cows and monitoring cow traffic when required
- Observing herd health and reporting issues promptly
- Supporting breeding and herd management tasks
Machinery & General Farm Work
- Operating tractors and machinery safely and competently
- Feeding stock using diet feeders or machinery
- Bedding, scraping, and yard maintenance
- Slurry handling and spreading (experience essential)
- Grassland management tasks (fencing, paddock setup, topping)
- General farm repairs and maintenance
Candidate Requirements
- Experience in calf rearing preferred
- Previous dairy farm experience preferred
- Competent machinery operator (tractor work required)
- Experience with slurry spreading
- Interest in or experience with robotic milking systems (Lely experience an advantage)
- Good stockmanship and attention to animal welfare
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong work ethic and good time management
- Full clean driver’s licence preferred
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Modern robotic dairy environment
- Opportunity to develop skills in precision and robotic farming
- Supportive and progressive working environment
Ideal Candidate
We are seeking someone practical, dependable, and proactive, with a genuine interest in calf performance and modern dairy systems. The right person will take pride in their work, maintain high standards, and contribute positively to a forward-thinking farm operation.
To apply, please forward your CV and details of relevant experience.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €14.15-€16.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- dairy farm work: 2 years (required)
- machinery: 2 years (required)
- calf rearing: 2 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- tractor licence (required)
Work authorisation:
Location:
- Roscrea, County Tipperary (preferred)
Work Location: In person
