A number of opportunities are available in the agri jobs market right now, across a range of different skillsets, training and expertise.
One of them might be the job for you, so to learn more about these positions (and other agri jobs) visit AgriRecruit.
Articulated truck drivers
Glenmore Estate in Co. Donegal is looking to take on articulated truck drivers.
The positions up for grabs are: full-time HGV driver (may include weekend work); part-time HGV driver (weekends only); and full-time ADR driver (may include weekend work).
Duties and responsibilities will include haulage of bulk commodities; completing required paperwork; and ensuring delivery deadlines.
The candidate will require three to five years experience in a similar role.
Network manager
Macra na Feirme is looking for a network manager to manage the Macra Agricultural Skillnet department.
This role includes the full operational, administration and financial management of the Macra Agricultural Skillnet; and managing a match-funded programme with corresponding KPIs and targets.
The network manager will work closely with the communications team; the steering group; member companies; and external stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be required to coordinate the planning & delivery of the Macra Agricultural Skillnet Programme.
Dairy herd manager
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) in Northern Ireland is looking for a dairy herd manager for its 300-cow dairy herd.
The successful candidate will manage a team of stockpersons, and will be passionate about high standards and good stockmanship.
Further appointments may be made from this competition should AFBI positions become vacant which have similar duties and responsibilities.
Construction plant fitter
Galway Bay Golf Resort in Oranmore, Co. Galway and construction firm Greenway Properties are seeking an experienced and qualified plant fitter/mechanic.
The plant fitter/mechanic will repair and maintain a range of construction plant and golf resort equipment. Minimum required experience after qualification is one year. This role reports to the equipment manager in the mechanic department.
This role involves carrying out effective services, inspection, maintenance, and repair work on equipment. Fault finding and repair of petrol/diesel engine construction equipment is also involved.
Installation engineers
Pearson International Milking Technologies is seeking installation engineers who are flexible and willing to work at manufacturing or customer sites around the country.
The successful candidate will have experience or a qualification in mechanical, welding, fitting, electrical, plumbing or fabrication.
The candidate will also require good practical skills and will be highly motivated.
Communications executive
Green Acre Marketing, the marketing and PR services firm for the agri-business sector, is seeking a communications executive.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator and a team player, along with having a flair for writing and a keen interest in agriculture.
This role will have an emphasis on developing and delivering editorial content, copywriting and packaging key messages specific to an agricultural audience, while leveraging the latest digital techniques.
Office administrator
The Certified Irish Angus Producer Group is seeking to recruit an office administrator.
Based in its office in Co. Cavan, responsibilities will include daily administration and management of the members’ database, among other duties.
Applicants for this role must have have at least two years’ related experience, including accounts experience; have strong problem-solving skills; and have excellent attention to detail.
EDIY trainers
Munster Bovine is currently seeking part-time flexible contractor EDIY trainers.
The purpose of the role is to provide professional training and support to farmers on the use of milk recording equipment.
Applicants for this role must possess a full clean driving licence and their own transport; basic IT skills; and be a friendly self-motivated person.
Veterinary practice manager
Glen Veterinary has an opportunity for a veterinary practice manager to join its hospital team.
Reporting to the practice owner, the practice manager will be responsible for day-to-day hospital operations and inspiring, leading and motivating the team.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years’ experience in a team management role; an understanding of veterinary, farming and the animal health sector; and leadership ability.
DAERA college advisory group appointments
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland is seeking a new chairperson and member representing the dairy sector for CAFRE’s College Advisory Group.
Applicants for the chairperson position must have a minimum of three years’ experience within the last 10 years working in the agri-food sector; and a minimum of three years’ senior management experience within the last 10 years including the chairing of committees and working groups.
Applicants for the member representing the dairy sector must have recent experience and knowledge of the dairy sector.
Social media specialist
Agriland is looking for a social media specialist. In this role with the largest agricultural news publisher in Ireland, you will take ownership of the Agriland social media presence and performance.
Responsibilities will include generating, editing, publishing and sharing daily content; providing analysis of channel, campaign element and content performance; and driving revenue growth via social media business.
The ideal candidate will have experience of managing social implementation for high-level brand and sponsorship campaigns; excellent consulting, writing, editing (photo/video/text), presentation and communication skills; and market leading knowledge of all social media platforms across all devices.