Pig Stockperson/General Farm Worker

We are recruiting an enthusiastic Pig Stockperson/General Farm Worker to join a pig enterprise in Essex CM5.

This position has become available due to the continued growth of this 4th generation family farming business, which operates a 550-sow indoor unit - breeding to finishing unit with just over half the progeny on-site. The multi-site farm spans 700 acres, growing four combinable crops.

The job would suit someone who enjoys variety and could be a new entrant or an experienced farm worker.

The role responsibilities:

• Operating the mill & mix, which has high levels of automation to make all the food for the pigs
• Assisting with movements and maintenance of the feeding herd
• Ensuring high standards of animal health and welfare across the pig unit
• Ensuring compliance with assurance standards
• Ensuring the security of farm sites and the health and safety
• High health, hygiene and welfare standards at all times
• Assisting with keeping the yard clean and tidy
• Holiday cover in other areas
• General farm work as directed by the Line Manager

   

Additional responsibilities:

• Feeding pigs
• Checking livestock
• Moving pigs
• Treating sickness
• Record keeping
• Serving
• Pressure washing
• Mucking out

Person specifications:

• Passionate about working with livestock
• A team player
• Motivated
• Willing to listen & learn
• Enthusiastic
• Able to work under pressure
• On offer is a supportive & progressive working environment

The producer would consider someone with less experience as full in-house training will be given, and any external training where necessary.

Salary: £23,000 - £30,000 DOE

Accommodation is not available, so candidates must be able to commute to CM5.

For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.

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