We are recruiting an outdoor pig stockperson for a farm in Suffolk (NR34).
The family-run mixed farming business has arable and pigs. Their pigs are on an outdoor breeding unit (bed and breakfast). There are 1100 sows, breeding-to-weaning, on a 5-week batch system, fed with auto feed dispensers.
They require a stockperson for day-to-day duties on the unit, including duties on the farrowing paddock, fostering, weaning, feeding, serving, and fencing.
Person specifications:
Experienced pig stockperson
Keen, enthusiastic and practical individual
Good attention to detail and focus
A good team member
Knowledge in record keeping and computerised herd records
Must be able to drive and hold a valid driving license
Experience with machinery
The producer will consider applicants with less experience and offers training.
Salary: £25,000 to £30,000 doe
Plus:
A workplace pension
35 days holiday (including bank holidays)
For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.
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