Pig Stockperson

Posted 16 days 6 hours ago by Roadhogs

£30,000 Annual
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Somerset, United Kingdom
Job Description

We are recruiting for an Indoor Pig Stockperson for a farm in Somerset, BA6.

The role involves working within the finishing department, looking after the younger pigs, from 6kg up to 90kg on their 400-sow farrow-to-finish unit.

Job description:

  • Checking the pigs and monitoring their progress
  • Weighing, moving and cleaning out pigs
  • Power washing after each move
  • Cover work in the farrowing herd and the serving
  • Operating a dry feed system
  • Mixing feed using locally sourced ingredients

Person specifications:

  • Good pig husbandry skills
  • Strong stockmanship skills
  • Commitment to maintaining high welfare standards
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • A drive to achieve optimal results

Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE

Hours: 07:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday and 07:00 - 11:00 on alternate weekends.

Please note: Accommodation is not provided. Candidates must be able to commute to BA6.

For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.

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