Ref 1952 Worcestershire

We are recruiting an Assistant Farm Manager/Farrowing House Manager in Worcestershire, WR8.

The role:

Take day-to-day responsibility for the farrowing house on our client's 750-sow indoor gilt multiplication unit and provide hands-on support to the pig manager. Youll help maintain high standards of sow and piglet care and keep the weekly farrowing and weaning routines running smoothly.

About the unit:

The modern, straw-based breeding unit supplies replacement gilts to commercial herds. Around half the pigs are reared on site to bacon weight, and the rest move off site at weaning. Facilities include scrape-through pens in the dry sow accommodation.

The unit has recently joined a family-run business with the plans and resources to invest significantly in its facilities and people. They offer a structured career development pathway for those who want to build their skills and progress into roles with more responsibilities.

Person specifications:

Strong practical sow husbandry skills and a genuine commitment to animal welfare

Excellent attention to detail and a diligent approach to daily stock care

The initiative to work independently, improve routines and support the pig manager

We welcome experienced managers and experienced stockpeople ready to take the next step into management.

Salary Guide: £38,000 + DOE

Plus:

Family home available close to the site

A workplace pension

32 days holiday per year

Hours: Approx. 07:00 17:00, plus 10 hours every other weekend.

For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.

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