Several very interesting career opportunities are available in the agri-sector at the minute, ranging from a farm manager role in Scotland to a nutritional specialist at a prominent dairy business.

All the key details on the jobs profiled below, along with several others, can be seen on Agriland Media’s agri-sector recruitment platform AgriRecruit, which is updated with new job opportunities on a regular basis.

To learn more about these jobs, including how to apply for them, visit AgriRecruit.

A farm in Scotland is seeking a farm manager to run its pig and dairy operation.

Dourie Farming Company specialises in grazed spring block milk production and pig farming. The 900ha farm has a 1,200-head dairy herd and 200 sows.

The farm manager will take charge of dairy, youngstock and land-based operations.

Key responsibilities will include: overseeing and managing all farm operations; developing and implementing strategic farm management plans; leading, training and motivating farm staff; and monitoring budgets and financial performance.

The preferred candidate will need to have strong people skills, be a strategic thinker, be someone who knows how to delegate, and be a leader.

Dairy processor Aurivo is looking to take on a nutritional and technical specialist in its animal feed mill and agri-business division.

The successful candidate will be expected to: support and grow sales; continue to develop the Nutrias feed product range; and support Aurivo's farm commercial specialist and wider agri-business teams in delivering expert advice to farm customers.

This role is a full-time permanent role based in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.

The ideal candidate will require a level 8 degree or higher in agricultural science/animal science or other related discipline; previous experience in a similar role; and a solid understanding of ruminant livestock systems, among other requirements.

Irish International Trading Corporation (IITC), based in Cork city, is seeking a plumbing trade counter assistant to join its plumbing team.

The business is a wholesaler of hardware, steel, wire, agricultural plastics, salt, bathroom supplies, and plumbing materials.

The role of plumbing trade counter assistant will involve managing and proactively developing long-term customer relationships.

The job will involve working closely with customers to ensure they get the maximum value out of the services and products provided by the business.

The successful candidate will be required to serve customers at the trade counter and to process orders sent by email and phone. The candidate will also be expected to be a team player and develop a strong relationship with colleagues and customers.

The candidate will require attention to detail and should posses a keen interest in learning the range of the company's products and services.

Knowledge of plumbing products will be a distinct advantage.