Location: Teagasc, Pig and Poultry Research and Knowledge Transfer Department, Animal & Grassland Research & Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork
General - Domestic
Salary: Farm Worker / General Operative / Canteen Assistant with a Salary Scale of €35,428 to €39,619
Closing Date: 25/06/2025 12:00 PM
Permanent Full Time

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Level 5 qualification, (as recognised on the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent), in Agriculture, Farm Administration or a related discipline.
• Or passed an examination at the appropriate level within the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) which can be assessed as being comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent.
• Driver’s licence - categories ‘B’ and ‘W’.
• Level 6 qualification or higher would be a distinct advantage.
• Experience of operating in a pig enterprise

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent stockmanship skills
• Time management.
• Pig production systems in Ireland.
• Animal health and welfare.
• Ability to learn and adapt to change.
• Excellent communicator, facilitates a two way flow of information.
• Ability to receive and comprehend direction clearly and seek clarification as required.
• Have strong self-motivation and an ability to work unsupervised.
• Strong planning and organising skills and an ability to schedule and prioritise workloads.
• Experience and familiarity with the use of IT and data management tools.
• Computerised feed systems and associated technology.
• Familiar with inputting data electronically via tablet or hand held devices.

Please refer the Job description for details