Relief Milker

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Relief Milkers to support our customer in the Ferbane area. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in milking procedures, herd health monitoring, and the day-to-day operations of a working dairy farm. This role is perfect for a dependable individual who is available to milk Sunday evening weekly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out milking duties to a high standard using a herringbone parlour.
• Ensure all milking equipment is cleaned and maintained to hygiene standards
• Monitor cow health and report any irregularities such as mastitis, lameness, or injury
• Handle cows calmly and confidently to reduce stress and ensure safety
• Maintain accurate milking and health records if required
• Assist with calving, feeding, and other general farm duties when requested
• Follow all farm biosecurity and health & safety protocols

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience milking in a commercial dairy operation
• Familiarity with common milking systems (e.g., DeLaval, Dairymaster, Fullwood, etc.) is an advantage
• Experience with rotary parlours is a benefit
• Good understanding of animal welfare and herd health
• Flexible and dependable with strong communication skills
• Ability to work early mornings and/or late evenings, including weekends
• Own transport and full clean driver’s licence preferred
• Right to work in Ireland

Desirable:

• Knowledge of pasture-based systems common in Irish dairy farming
• Ability to work across multiple farms in the region as and if required

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: €13.50-€15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ferbane, CO. Offaly: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• milking: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Location:

• Ferbane, CO. Offaly (preferred)

Work Location: In person