Pig Stockperson/General Farm Worker

We are recruiting for a Pig Stockperson/General Farm Worker for an agricultural college unit in the East Riding of Yorkshire (HU17).

The new pig enterprise is part of a wider mixed farm at the top-rated college, which includes arable, cattle, and sheep.

They seek to employ a pig stockperson to help on their brand new 300-sow breeding unit. The chosen candidate, working alongside the pig unit manager, will undertake all routine tasks associated with breeding to the weaning unit. You will work with fantastic facilities, including a new farrowing facility and refurbished dry sow accommodation with a high level of automation. As a member of the wider farm team, this role will also include duties on the other farm enterprises when required.

The post holder will have the opportunity to influence the future of the pig industry. Therefore, an aptitude for working with young people and excellent communication skills are vital.

Job description:

• Pig duties - feeding, bedding, medicating
• Contributing to achieving the output plan for the unit in line with annually reviewed targets
• Recording data
• Observe and coach students
• Assist in the moving, grading and handling of pigs
• AI
• Farrowing
• Maintain the highest welfare standards
• Maintain biosecurity
• Assist where needed
• Take part in events

£27,707 pro rata (actual salary £21,313)

Hours: 30 hours per week (plus extra hours on the farm)

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free car parking
• A range of on-site catering facilities
• Optional health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
• Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
• Career development opportunities
• Free will writing service
• Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• Christmas closure days – additional to holiday entitlement
• Free eye tests

The college does not hold a sponsorship licence, so this role is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.

Please note: The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check.

For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.

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