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A world leader in dairy equipmentmanufacturing...Dairymaster, a world leader in dairy equipment manufacturing,operates from its head office in Causeway, Co. Kerry, Ireland as wellas operating offices in the UK and USA.

The Company was founded in 1968 and now has an estimated70% market share of new and parlour upgrade installations inIreland, plus an export market that spans up to 40 countriesworldwide. Dairymaster has reached this position in the marketbecause we offer our customers significant performanceadvantages due to our emphasis on research and development.

Dairymaster has a wide innovative product range including milking equipment, automatic scrapers, automatic feedersplus much more!

The continued growth of the Dairymaster brand worldwide and the increased demand for Dairymaster equipment isdue to its popularity with farmers all over the world, who value the high performance capabilities of the equipmentand its innovative features. Over the past four decades, Dairymaster has researched all aspects of dairy farming anddairy herd management from its own in-house R&D department and has developed unique technologically advancedsolutions aimed at making dairy farming more profitable by reducing long term costs and labour inputs. We vigorouslytest our products through scientific trials in order to achieve peak performance capabilities.

Global headquarters - Kerry

Global Headquarters

Our Products

Dairymaster operates from its head office in Causeway,County Kerry, Ireland.

Welcome to Dairymaster...

Milking Equipment Feeding EquipmentAutomatic Scraper Systems

Dairymaster

Research & Development

Dairymaster's world-wide success can be credited to thecompany's unfaltering commitment to ongoing research anddevelopment, superior product quality and performance andexcellent customer service and support. Since its existenceDairymaster have focused heavily on Research and Developmentand as a result of this has developed unique technologicallyadvanced solutions aimed at achieving the maximumperformance from its products. For example:

> On average a Dairymaster parlour typically milks each cow 1 minute faster.

> In recent scientific trials the Dairymaster cluster yielded 5% more when compared to another commercially available cluster.

> Dairymaster milking equipment has been designed to have the lowest levels of liner slip, excellent milk out and lower shear forces on teats which results in improved udder health.

> Dairymaster pulsation mimics the natural way of milking as the vacuum profile of a Dairymaster milking unit is very similar to that of a calf suckling.

> Dairymaster milking systems have top performance when tested in accordance to the latest ISO International Standards for milking machines.

Dairymaster products operate effectively on farms with cownumbers ranging from 40 cows to 10,000 cows this is due to themodular format of Dairymaster’s products. Many of the productsoperate effectively as stand alone products however all arecapable of being upgraded and integrated into a fullycomputerised milking parlour with the capability of automaticallymonitoring the progress of each individual animals yield and theoverall management of the farm.

Facilities & Training

Commitment to ongoing research

& development...

Dairymaster's state-of-the-art globalheadquarters encompasses a three story officeand laboratory with state of the art training andtranslation facilities plus research anddevelopment and testing laboratories.

Dairymaster hold regular training sessions attheir global headquarters for both domesticand international distributors. This trainingcovers all the latest technical advances anddevelopments. There is also an ongoing internaltraining program for all staff to update skills andadvance information transfer.

Dairymaster Departments

Producing 95% of

parts in house...

Sales and marketing

Injection moulding

Electronic design & manufacturing

Installation

Steel & stainless steel machiningand fabrication

Tool making

Software development

Service

Perhaps uniquely for any manufacturing facility,Dairymaster actually produces almost 95% of all partsinternally.

Dairymaster uses a combination of the skills to createthe optimum product to give the greatestperformance for the operator. This strict control of allstages of the production process is key to thecompany's commitment to ensuring the quality of thefinal product. The benefits of this are speedydevelopment, ease of communication andcomprehensive in-house knowledge of all aspects ofthe product. This enables us to have full control of allaspects of development and production.

Dairymaster's aftercare service,on-going customer support andconstant monitoring of productperformance in the marketplace,has given the company a strongcompetitive edge. Dairymasterplace a major emphasis onresearch and development andare known asinnovators inour industry.

For more informationplease visitwww.dairymaster.com

A great place to work and play...

Dairymaster is located in the heart of County Kerry - one of the most attractive andvibrant areas in Ireland. The location bring many benefits and is a great place to workand live with warm, friendly people, a fascinating culture and history, breathtakinglandscapes and a vast range of activities and attractions.

Traditionally known as "the Kingdom" Kerry provides a high standard of living to all.Fantastic scenery, great nightlife and the numerous activities available here makeworking in Kerry a fantastic option for anyone. Whatever you like to do in your sparetime, the area has something to suit you from playing golf on one of its breathtakingcourses, to dining out in style in one of its many restaurants to bustling shoppingcentres and top class sporting and educational facilities. Wherever you are in Kerry youare never too far away from its amazing coastline and whether it is a seascape orlandscape that attracts you more you have an abundance of both in Kerry.

Kerry even has it's own airport located in the village of Farranfore, between Tralee andKillarney - giving you quick and easy access to Dublin, the UK and many more locations.

For more information on Kerry and what it has to offer visit www.discoverireland.ie

Accommodation is widely available in the County whether you are looking to live in avibrant town or in the countryside, Kerry can offer you the perfect location for your needs.

For more information on property to buy or rent visit www.daft.ie

Our location here at Dairymaster is easily accessible from anywhere in the County. Wehave staff travelling from Newcastlewest, Tralee and Killarney to Causeway on a dailybasis - it is very easy to travel in County Kerry where you don’t have to contend with thefrustrations of gridlock traffic jams.

Ballyheigue 6 KMBallybunion 18 KMTralee 24 KMListowel 24 KMKillarney 56 KM

What we haveto offer...

Current Vacancies

THE ROLE:

> Producing new and updating existing technical documentation in the form of user and installation manuals.> Production of Presentations, Training materials, Technical bulletins, CD's, Technical notes and other documents to

a high standard, in conjunction with our Design Department and Software Department. > Assisting other areas of the company with any technical documentation as required. > Evaluate materials to ensure that learning objectives have been met and appropriately satisfies performance gaps.

REQUIREMENTS:

> Relevant qualification in Technical Communications or equivalent. > Strong technical knowledge is essential - understand the technical aspects of how our products function. > At least 1 year experience in a similar role. > Energy, drive and Enthusiasm - to be a proactive member of the team.> Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative. > Excellent IT skills must be proficient in the use of MS Office. > Logically and technically minded, with excellent organisational and personal management skills. > Aptitude for documenting mechanical machinery as well as computer software. > Excellent oral and written English language skills and communications skills required. > Professional and mature attitude to work. > Strong knowledge of Agriculture/Dairying desirable. > The candidate will have an eye for innovating how the materials can be build and delivered in efficient,

innovative ways.> Constantly promote awareness of best industry practices, providing company training as required.> Focused on keeping your knowledge up to date.Viewing of a portfolio either online or soft/hard copy is desirable. An attractive salary is on offer for the right candidate.

TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS

Interested applicants should post or email their C.V along with a cover letter before 12th December describing why they aresuited to this position to: The Personnel Department, Dairymaster, Causeway, Co. Kerry. Email: [email protected]


Current Vacancies

ESSENTIAL:

Bachelors degree (Level 8) in electronics / applied physics or similar.

> PCB layout experience and the ability to design printed circuit boards.

> Working knowledge of designing process control and instrumentation.

> Excellent knowledge of C programming.

> Good organisational skills.

> Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

> Professional and mature attitude to work.

> Proactive, ability to multi-task and prioritise.

> Willing to take on responsibility and complete tasks quickly.

dESirablE:

> Masters or PhD degree.

> Experience with optical technologies and sensors.

> Experience of STM32 family of 32-bit microcontrollers.

> Knowledge of ARM Cortex M3.

> Knowledge of dairy farming.

> Focused on keeping your knowledge up to date.

> Constantly promote awareness of best industry practices, providing company training as required.

Viewing of a portfolio either online or soft/hard copy is desirable.

An attractive salary is on offer for the right candidate.

EmbEddEd SyStEmS dESign EnginEErS



Current Vacancies

THE ROLE:

> Development, maintenance and monitoring of a company Quality Management System.

> Initiate and lead continuous improvement efforts within the company.

> Develop, implement and maintain programmes aimed at optimising process, product and service quality.

> Implement and oversee supplier quality management plans and agreements.

> Manage, investigate and resolve product-related customer issues.

> Encourage and develop the use of statistical tools to enable decision making.

> Develop and maintain Quality System reporting structures.


> Champion continuous Quality System improvements and effectiveness.

REQUIREMENTS:

> Degree level qualification in an Engineering / Quality related discipline.

> Extensive quality engineering experience, gained within the manufacturing sector.

> A good understanding of manufacturing practices and a good understanding of all aspects of product quality.

> A penchant for problem solving and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

> You will be results-oriented with a keen eye for detail.

> Six Sigma experience would also be a plus.


Examples of previously completed projects should be submitted with your application or available for viewing at

interview. An attractive salary is on offer for the right candidate.

QUALITY ENGINEER / QUALITY CONTROLLER



Current Vacancies

We currently have vacancies for regional based Sales Representatives throughout Ireland to create, coordinate andpromote the sales of our products.

THE ROLE:

> Proactively generate and develop new opportunities.> Close sales leads generated from marketing efforts.> Build long-term relationships with customers.> Ensure complete customer satisfaction.> Travel for customer visits, tradeshows etc.> Give presentations to potential customers and dealers.> Read, understand and give instructions for technical drawings.> Coordinate potential distributor & customer sales visits.> Knowledge of agriculture is essential.

REQUIREMENTS:

> Energy, drive and enthusiasm - to be a proactive member of the team.> Self motivated and able to work on own initiative.> Good planning and organisational skills.> Must be PC literate: Efficient in use of MS Office packages, particularly Word, PowerPoint & Excel.> Excellent communication skills are required.> Full Clean Drivers Licence.> Strong knowledge of dairy farming essential.> Good Technical understanding.> Professional and mature attitude to work.> Focused on keeping your knowledge up to date.



REGIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES



Current Vacancies

THE ROLE:

We currently have a vacancy for a Graphic Designer - this is a fantastic opportunity to work with a busy and fastpaced team. The successful candidate will work closely with the marketing team to maintain and build theDairymaster brand through the creation of brochures, advertising, website material, signage, exhibition displayand much more.

REQUIREMENTS:

> Proven aptitude for Design and creating original material using all elements of Graphic Design.> At least 3 years experience in the industry.> The ability to successfully maintain and grow the Dairymaster brand both in Ireland and globally.> Advanced knowledge of graphic design software (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Flash

and Quark Xpress).> Knowledge of video editing/creation would be an advantage (skills may include: Photography,

Videography, Motion, FinalCut Studio, Adobe After Effects, Sony Vegas Pro). > Good knowledge of the print industry and current print processes.> High attention to detail.> Ability to prioritise own workload and work to exacting deadlines. > Excellent communication skills - written and verbal.> Professional and mature attitude to work.> Proactive, ability to multi-task and prioritise.> Willing to take on responsibility and complete tasks quickly.> Focused on keeping your knowledge up to date.> Constantly promote awareness of best industry practices, providing company training as required.Viewing of a portfolio either online or soft/hard copy is essential.


GRAPHIC DESIGNER



Current Vacancies

THE ROLE:

> Apply innovative problem solving skills to support the vision specification for new product concepts.> Participate in brainstorms and gather research to support new product concepts.> Champion great design to produce products that meet all performance and functional criteria.> Take an active, hands-on role to ensure that all engineering problems are resolved thoroughly. > Use your skills and experience to enhance the Dairymaster development processes, good engineering practice

and discipline to deliver robust design solutions in agreed timeframe.> Support Sales and Marketing to convey key product concepts in presentations and advertising media.> Constantly promote awareness of best industry practices, providing company training as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

> Engineering Degree, preferably Mechanical / Product Design / Industrial Design.> Excellent knowledge of industrial materials and processes, manufacturing methods, and engineering principles.> Knowledge and understanding of injection moulding and manufacturing a distinct advantage.> Creativity and technical knowledge is essential - understand the technical aspects of how products function.> Strong sense of the aesthetic - an eye for colour and detail and a sense of balance and proportion.> Proven ability to communicate design and product concepts through 2 and 3 dimensional media, e.g. hand sketching,

rendered images, CAD, model making.> Proven ability to work with 3D CAD for part modelling and assembly creation. (preferably AutoCAD Inventor)> Be imaginative and persistent and must be able to communicate their ideas visually, verbally, and in writing.> Possesses strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.> Experienced in a similar role.> Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.> Excellent IT skills must be proficient in the use of MS Office.> Logically and technically minded, with excellent organizational and personal management skills.> Professional and mature attitude to work with energy, drive and enthusiasm - to be a proactive member of the team> Strong knowledge of Agriculture/Dairying desirable.> Good understanding of project and product lifecycles with a proven ability to take ownership of development projects.> Viewing of a portfolio either online or CD-Rom is desirable.> Focused on keeping your knowledge up to date.


INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ENGINEER


Current Vacancies

THE ROLE:

We are looking for developers who have a passion for new technologies and who have experience in C# and .net

technologies to work on our new cloud and desktop applications. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for

developers with experience of C# .net to take part in a new development of an application utilising the latest

technologies.

REQUIREMENTS:

> Third level Degree in Software Engineering or an equivalent qualification.

> Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills (both verbal and written).

> Strong C# .Net knowledge.

> Minimum 3-4 years of .NET/ASP Development, Web Services.

> Knowledge of Web Technologies (HTML, jQuery, AJAX, CSS, WS-Security etc).

> Strong object-oriented design and coding skills.

> Experience working in Microsoft’s Visual Studio 2010 Professional Edition Environment.

> Experience in using source code control management systems – commercial or open source.

> Ability to work on own initiative, in a fast paced environment with attention to detail.

> Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, an ability to understand complex problems and generate

appropriate pragmatic technical solutions.

> Experience with MS SQL Server 2005/2008.

> Exposure to Agile Development Methodologies.

> Proven ability to analyse technical software development/design issues and manage them to resolution.


> Energetic and eager to learn and implement new technologies when required.


DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

> Asp.Net MVC 3. > Testing. > HTML5 / JQuery or Sencha (Ext.js). > Database design and performance optimization. > Experience with Microsoft Windows Azure or Amazon Web Services.An attractive salary is on offer for the right candidate.

c# .nEt dEvElopErS



Current Vacancies

milk cooling buSinESS

dEvElopmEnt managEr

THE ROLE:

The role involves managing the milk cooling business unit, you will have overall responsibility for developingand expanding the business, as part of this you will be expected to:

> Identify strategic opportunities.

> Take on strategic initiatives and cooperate with the team to develop the business.

> Have excellent presentation and communication skills.

> Identify and develop opportunities for product development and enhancement.

> Conduct market analysis and analyse competitor market information to target new business. > Build and maintain long-term close relationships.

> Promote best practice internally.

> Develop Sales Channels/Dealer Network.

> Develop new export markets.

> Conduct and facilitate training programmes.

REQUIREMENTS:

> Minimum 3 years experience in international business development.

> Results-oriented with high degree of drive, passion and initiative.


> Excellent communication, interaction and facilitation skills.

> Third level qualification in relevant area desirable.

> Constantly promote awareness of best industry practices, providing company training as required.> Second language desirable.

Constantly promote awareness of best industry practices, providing company training as required.




Dairymaster is one of the world’s leading computeriseddairy parlour manufacturers and suppliers with a strongfocus on research and development, and a culture ofcontinuous improvement.

We are internationally recognised to be at the leadingedge of dairy parlour technology. However being a leaderin this fast-paced industry means staying on the cuttingedge. And to remain on the cutting edge requires that wehave the right people. We strive as a company to stretchthe bounds of creative and innovative thinking in order toprovide quality, performance products to our customersaround the globe.

We value....

> Passion > Commitment > Focus > Drive > Flexibility > Speed in adjusting to change

Dairymaster's team consist of passionate, driven peoplewho believe in working hard & in testing themselves.Here, there is a dynamic creative energy that invitesinnovative ideas and feedback.

If you believe that you have the above attributes and thatyou would add to our team of innovators and trendsetters, then we want to hear from you!

As an international company, with offices in the UK andthe USA and exporting to over 40 countries across theglobe, there are significant opportunities for travel andinternational experience with Dairymaster.

We are an extremely ambitious company which isconstantly evolving and we are looking for the rightpeople to help us meet the challenges ahead, if youbelieve you are this person then the following avenues forapplications exist.

1. Advertised Vacancies:All Advertised vacancies appear on our website www.dairymaster.com

2. Send us your CV:If you want to apply for a position that is not advertised please ensure to include a cover letter outlining: theposition you aspire to, your specific attributes that are suitable for that position and why you would like towork for Dairymaster, along with your C.V and email it to [email protected]

For further information email: [email protected]

Interested?

What are we looking for...

Ballybunion

Directions from Tralee (South):

• Depart Tralee on the R551 in the direction of Ardfert /Ballyheigue.

• Travel for 5.2 miles to Ardfert.• Continue on for 5.1 miles to Ballyheigue.• Keep on the R551, do not turn

left at Ballyheigue village.• Drive for a further 4 miles and the factory is located on the left.

Dairymaster, Causeway, Co. Kerry, Ireland.Tel: +353 (0)66 7131124 Fax: +353 (0)66 7131670Email: [email protected] Web: www.dairymaster.com

Directions from Listowel (North):

• Depart Listowel on the R553 in the direction of Ballybunion.

• Travel for 4.8 miles to Lisselton.• Turn left in Lisselton in the `

direction of Ballyduff.• Continue on for 5.3 miles to Ballyduff on the R551.• Continue for 3.8 miles to

Causeway. (Note: Turn right1 mile after Ballyduff to keep on the

R551.)• Travel straight through Causeway for 1 mile and the factory is located on the right.

How to find us...

Good luck, we hope to hear from you soon...

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