Pig Farm Manager

Job title:

Pig Farm Manager

Company

Roadhogs

Job description

We are recruiting a Pig Farm Manager for a family-run farm in Suffolk (NR34).The family-run mixed farming business has arable and pigs 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.The Pig Farm Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the unit.Duties will include:

• Responsible for covering all areas of pig husbandry and production
• Responsible for farrowing, weaning, serving and gilt selection from the GP herd
• Responsible for a team of four

Person specifications:

• Experience in managing a pig farm and team is preferable
• Keen, enthusiastic, practical and hardworking individual
• Adhering to high welfare standards and health and safety regulations
• Good attention to detail and focus on performance
• Good awareness and knowledge of record keeping and understanding of computerised herd records
• Driving licence
• Ability with tractors with front loader & straw chopper
• Telehandler (preferred to hold rough terrain telehandler ticket but not essential as this could be obtained

Salary guide : £40,000 – £50,000 DOEPlus:

• 35 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Breeding performance-based bonus
• Workplace pension

Hours:39 hours, weekend rota every 2nd weekend. In busier times, overtime will be neededFor further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.All applications are dealt with in strict confidence, and our applicant service is free. However, not all pig jobs make it to the website, so please consider sending your CV even if you don’t see a suitable vacancy.Currently, we can only accept applications from UK or EU nationals with the right to work in the UK.CompanyRoadhogsShare this jobApply for Pig Farm ManagerAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileSave my CV for future job applications and share with recruiters to headhunt me for new rolesSend my CV for a free review withAdd a cover message requiredPersonal Summary required{{ maxLength }} characters remainingWhat sectors do you have experience working in? requiredAcademic & EducationAnimal Health & NutritionArable & AgronomyCrop Science & NutritionDairyEngineeringEnvironment & EcologyEquestrianFarm Work & ManagementFood & Fresh ProduceGenetics & BreedingHorticulture, Forestry & WoodlandFinancial & Accountancy ServicesLivestockMachineryPoultryProperty, Land & Estates ManagementSales & MarketingSoftware & Precision TechnologyTechnicalTrading & PurchasingWhere are you currently based? requiredAre you eligible to work in the UK? requiredDo you have a full UK driving licence? requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesWe would like to keep you up-to-date with what’s happening at Farmers Weekly and tell you about our latest products and other services. Based on your choices below, we’ll send you emails we think you’ll be interested in, including selected articles and reminders about forthcoming events.I want to receive SMS and/or email marketing communications from Farmers Weekly.When you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on Farmers Weekly Jobs you agree to our and . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time. Farmers Weekly is a tradename of . By registering your details, you understand that your personal data will be handled according to our .Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.MA Agriculture Limited
Registered Office: Mark Allen Group, St Jude’s Church, Dulwich Road, London, SE24 0PB

Expected salary

£40000 – 50000 per year

Location

Suffolk

Job date

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 22:15:18 GMT

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