Entry-level Pig Stockperson

We are recruiting for an entry-level Pig Stockperson for a pig farm in Aberdeenshire (AB41).

The family-run farm produces pigs and arable. They home-mix feed and have 400 sows, taking all progeny to bacon supplying Scottish Aldi stores. The is a modern indoor unit that was awarded runner up in Farmers Weekly 'Pig Farmer of the Year.

This is an entry-level pig stockperson role, so experience is not essential. However, candidates must:

• Be reliable and hardworking
• Be empathic with animals
• Put livestock welfare before everything

This really is a great opportunity for someone to learn all aspects of pig production on a unit with high standards and fantastic results. The farm has expansion plans with the potential for promotion for the right person. 

Job Role:

• Pressure washing
• Responsibility for sections of the unit
• Working on modern slatted indoor unit with dry sows on straw
• Working electronic sow feeders & liquid feed

No machinery experience required training will be given.

Salary guide: £18,000 – £22,000 + DOE

Working 40 hours per week, plus overtime and work every second weekend.

Accommodation: 3-bed cottage with central heating, double garage & small garden.