Are you looking for a job or contemplating changing the direction of your career path? There are a number of jobs currently available in the agri-sector.
A full listing of all of the latest jobs and positions on offer is available over on AgriRecruit.ie.
Here is a selection of the latest jobs going in the industry.
Dairy farm placement
IT Tralee is offering a six-month dairy internship on a 400-cow, rotary farm near Listowel, Co. Kerry.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates to develop a range of skills, including: dairy management; calf-rearing; machinery; business; technology; and administration skills.
Accommodation and three meals a day are provided. Broadband is also available.
More information about the role and details on how to apply are available on AgriRecruit.ie.
Education & Training Manager – Senior & Junior
FarmEd is looking to fill full-time managerial positions.
The roles will involve administration and coordination of programme development,
delivery and review on a nationwide basis.
Successful candidates will, ideally, have the following experience
and attributes: strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build and maintain good working relationships; self motivation, with a proven track record of working on own initiative; and previous staff management.
Closing date for applications is today (Friday, May 19).
Are you interested in applying? Click here for more details.
Course tutors / third level teaching positions
FarmEd is looking to recruit course tutors for full-time positions.
The roles will involve preparing and delivering classes, workshops, tutorials and practical skills instruction for Level 5 and Level 6 agriculture courses.
The ideal candidate should have a Level 8 agricultural degree or a Higher Diploma in education; along with strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills and plenty of enthusiasm.
Excellent organisational skills, with the capability to prioritise and manage tasks to completion, are also necessary.
The closing date is today (Friday, May 19).
Click here to learn more about the roles or to apply for the positions.
Dairy herd milker / general farm worker
A Co. Wicklow farm is looking for a competent milker for its 160-cow pedigree herd.
Experience is required in animal welfare, feeding, calving, machinery work and some record keeping. The candidate must also have the ability to carry out day-to-day farm jobs that arise.
Accommodation is available if required.
More information about this position, and how to apply, is available here.
Business Manager
DLF, one of Ireland’s leading wholesale suppliers of grass and forage seeds, is recruiting an experienced business manager to join an existing team.
The ideal candidate will: be highly motivated and have a sales focus; have a strong business acumen and excellent communication skills; have a keen knowledge of agriculture; and be experienced in key client relationship management.
DLF Ireland is based in Waterford but the role has a national focus. This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class company and grow your career.
For more information about the role, click here.