Calf Rearing Manager
In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Duties:
- Monitoring calves to ensure livestock remain in optimum health.
- Reviewing and maintaining pens, buildings and other areas to ensure the areas remain hygienic
- Ensuring continuous provision of correct food and water for livestock dietary requirements.
- Recording of information including weights, ages, food intake, traceability.
- Handling/ moving livestock.
- Operating plant and farm equipment and machinery .
- Rearing of calves.
The ideal candidate must have excellent understanding competence and demonstrable experience of
- Animal Welfare Hygiene Practices
- Livestock (cattle) handling
- Ability to operate farm machinery
- Administration of medication, supplements and diet feeding
- Practical farming skills
Provisions
- Accommodation will be provided on the farm
- Language training will be provided as required
Hours per week:
39 hours per week
Salary:
34,000.00 per annum