Dairy/Tillage Assistant Farm Manager South Wexford
Dairy/Tillage Assistant Farm Manager South Wexford
📍 South Wexford | 💰 €45,000- €50,000| 🚗 Own Transport Required
A busy dairy/tillage farm in South Wexford is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to join our team. We run a 180-cow spring-calving pedigree herd, with a strong focus on feeding and herd performance.
The Role:
- Daily management of the herd, including milking, feeding, and health monitoring
- Operating and maintaining modern farm machinery (GPS & autosteer)
- Assisting with spreading slurry (trail & shoe), fertilising (variable rate/section control), mowing, hedge-cutting, ploughing (4 furrow reversible)
- Using herd management software (computer literacy required)
- Managing grassland and feeding systems
- Assisting with calving and calf rearing (JFC automatic calf feeder on-site)
- General farm maintenance
Our Facilities Include:
- 24-unit sequential bailing parlour with auto cluster removers, auto wash & auto drafting
- Feed-to-yield system for optimal cow nutrition
- Excellent animal handling facilities for smooth herd management
Who We’re Looking For:
- Experience in dairy farming & machinery operation
- Strong animal husbandry & herd health skills
- Good knowledge of grassland management
- Comfortable with farm technology & software
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What We Offer:
💰 Competitive salary based on experience
🎓 Training provided, but prior knowledge is an advantage
📍 Accommodation included – own transport essential





