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Working in the public sector on a fantastic farm. Working with Livestock on a daily basis and working within a great team ethic and place of work.
Delivery of scientific tasks within a range of livestock production research projects. This work will include recording scientific data, manual handling of livestock and agricultural equipment (outdoor-based activities), inputting and checking data on computerised systems and production of summary data/reports for commercial funders.
Maintaining high animal health and welfare standards, including identifying and treating sick animals, routine health management, vaccination, hoof care, assisting veterinary practitioners.
Record detailed herd health and management details, both electronically and hard copy, as appropriate.
Assisting scientific staff to take measurements.
Maintaining the overall cleanliness and tidiness of the dairy unit, including cleaning and disinfecting animal accommodation, brushing, power hosing, grass cutting, weed control/management, silo management.
All types of general farm duties, and any other duties that may arise, including young stock management.
What you'll need to succeed
Two GCSEs including English and Maths, grade C or above, or a recognised level 2 or higher in Agriculture/Land-based Technology/ or equivalent in a relevant area.
Be able to demonstrate, by way of example, that they have at least 12 months' experience of working on a dairy farm, including milking, feeding, maintaining cow hygiene throughout all milking processes, or be willing to learn. Have experience working outdoors.
Be able to demonstrate, by way of example, general livestock husbandry skills, including calving, record management and animal health and welfare.
Have a full driving licence which enables the holder to drive a car in Northern Ireland.
- The ability to work weekends on a rota basis is essential to the role.
-Experience of having worked with agricultural livestock
- Experience in Microsoft Office
What you will get in return:
Holiday Pay37 hours per week
Long-term work, opportunity for permanent employment
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