Role Purpose:
Clare Tourism East is seeking a motivated and hardworking Farm Assistant to join the team at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park/Craggaunowen/Inis Cealtra. This role involves supporting the daily operations of the farm, ensuring the health and welfare of animals, maintaining the grounds, and delivering an exceptional visitor experience.
The Role:
Animal Care:-
* Feed and water animals daily.
* Monitor the health and welfare of livestock, including sheep, cows, pigs, goats, poultry, and Irish wolfhounds.
* Assist with breeding, lambing, calving, or other animal husbandry tasks as needed.
* Administer basic treatments or medications under supervision.
Farm Maintenance:-
* Clean animal enclosures, stables, and pens regularly.
* Maintain fences, gates, and other farm infrastructure.
* Operate and maintain small machinery and tools.
* Keep the farm area tidy and safe for both animals and visitors.
Visitor Engagement:-
* Interact with visitors in a friendly and informative manner, answering questions about farm operations and animals.
* Support farm-related demonstrations and events (e.g., sheep shearing, school tours, etc.).
* Promote Clare Tourism East’s commitment to traditional Irish farming practices.
Other Duties:-
* Assist in the planting and maintenance of crops, gardens, or haymaking, if required.
* Help with seasonal events or festivals at the Folk Park.
* Perform other tasks as assigned by the Farm Manager or Tourism Management.
Essential Requirements:
* Candidates must have good organisational skills and be capable of working on their own initiative while also working effectively within a team environment
* Good People skills essential
* A full, clean driving license is essential
* Physical fitness to handle the demands of farm work, including lifting and prolonged periods of standing or walking.
* Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or irregular hours as required.
* Previous experience of working in a similar position would be helpful
* Excellent at timekeeping, flexibility & attention to detail
Applications in the form of a cover letter and current CVon or before5.00 p.m. on Wednesday 8th March 2025
PLEASE NOTE:from time to time the Company may ask you to do other reasonable tasks not stated within this job description but commensurate with the position. The Company also reserves the right to review and update this job description to reflect the changing needs of the job. However, any significant changes will be discussed in consultation with you.
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