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