Ref 1898 East Yorkshire

We're recruiting for a Finishing Pig Manager for a farm in East Yorkshire, HU12.

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated farm manager to lead a large 10,000-place indoor wean-to-finish pig unit.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader with a strong understanding of pig production, people management, animal welfare, and operational performance. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving high standards across the unit, ensuring welfare, productivity, biosecurity, and team development remain at the forefront of operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, motivate, and develop all employees working on the farm

Take overall responsibility for the health and welfare of livestock, including feeding, moving, treating, vaccinating, and handling pigs

Ensure animal welfare standards are maintained in line with company policies, audit requirements, and Red Tractor Assured Standards

Promote and enforce high levels of biosecurity and site security across the unit

Ensure all farm equipment and machinery are operated safely, maintained correctly, and remain fit for purpose

Oversee the management and appropriate use of consumables, including feed, medicines, and other farm resources

Maintain accurate and timely completion of all production and compliance paperwork

Ensure the farm remains clean, tidy, and presentable at all times

Manage site security, including responsibility for buildings, compounds, and access points outside working hours

Monitor production performance and work with the team to achieve and exceed key performance targets

Support, coach, and develop team members through training and performance management

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork

Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, managers, and visitors

About You:

Possess a genuine passion for animal welfare and livestock management

Previous management or leadership experience, ideally within an agricultural or livestock environment

Strong people management skills, with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a high-performing team

The ability to interpret production data and use it to drive performance improvements

Excellent planning, organisational, and logistical skills

Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels

A proactive approach and a commitment to continuous learning and personal development.

A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport, due to the rural location of the farm

Salary: Competitive DOE

Benefits:

30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Enhanced company pension scheme

Death in service insurance

24/7 health and wellbeing support

Access to the discounts platform

Eligibility for the Share Save scheme

Free on-site parking

Comprehensive on and off-farm training to enhance your expertise in all aspects of pig farming

All company workwear and showering facilities are provided

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, with alternate weekend working.

For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.

All applications are dealt with in strict confidence, and our applicant service is free.

Currently, we can only accept applications from UK or EU nationals with the right to work in the UK.