Student Workplacement
Type of contract
- Trainee/Intern
Location
- Ireland
Publication Date
- 01/29/2025
Job description
Grassland Agro are delighted to offer Third Level Students the opportunity to join our team on Industry Work Placement for 10 weeks commencing on 5th May 2025.
The role
The role of the temporary contract is to support the Sustainability, Product and Marketing Team to deliver the sustainability Programme for all participating farmers.
Each student will work closely with the Product manager, Technical Sales Advisor and Regional Management team to deliver the following:
-Grass Silage measurement of yield, nitrates and sugars
-Grass VESS
-Solvita Sampling
-Careful recording of all data
-Clover scoring
-Social media takeover
-Trial work and measurement
-Group Commercial Project
-General administrative activities
-General operational activities
The Person
-From a farming back-ground with excellent knowledge of farming and in the process of achieving a qualification relevant to our industry ( agriculture)
-Willing to work hard and on own initiative.
-A positive approach to problem solving and team interaction.
-Excellent organisation and time-management abilities
-Full Clean driver’s license
-Ideal locations include: Limerick, Kerry, South East ( Waterford, KK, South Tipp) Mayo, Longford/ North West region.
We Offer
Full time role, Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week, for 10 weeks commencing on Monday 5th May 2025
Minimum wage payment plus incidental pre-approved expenses
A company van or car will be provided as the role involves traveling to various location in the region assigned. A fuel card will be provided.
Students will only be considered if available from Monday 5th May.
To Apply please email your CV & Cover letter to Lorraine Rossiter Group HR Manager careers@grassland.ie
CLOSING DATE Friday 7th February 2025
Profile
Company description
Our business in Ireland has 3 clear departments, all focusing on sustainable farming from a social, environmental and economic approach.
Commodity:
Grassland Agro have four industrial fertiliser plants in Limerick, Cork, Slane and Wexford. Distributing a complete range of NPK fertilisers and trace element fertilisers in Ireland. We supply mainline and customised blended products to suit specific requirements.
Speciality:
Grassland Agro has a team of 35 professionally trained agronomists covering the entire island of Ireland. The most comprehensive range of speciality fertilizer and soil conditioning products. In addition, Grassland Agro sells a full range of animal mineral blocks as well as biostimulants.
Dairy Hygiene:
Grassland Agro also has an expert team of dairy hygiene specialists covering all areas of the country. These specialists have many years combined experience dealing with on-farm issues such as somatic cell count (SCC), TBC, thermodurics, lameness, TCM’s and chlorates.
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