Part-time stockperson required for a modern straw-based indoor piggery.

The unit consists of 2 naturally ventilated sheds, rearing high-health breeding gilts on contract from 4 weeks to 21 weeks old, in a continuous flow system.

The job will entail assisting the Senior Stockperson with the daily routine, plus the following:

•Pig husbandry and medication

•Pig vaccinations

•Pig movements

•Selecting pigs

•Cleaning and disinfecting of pens and equipment

•Assistance with record keeping and day-to-day administration

•Maintenance jobs

Pig experience is preferred but not necessary and training will be provided on the job.

All candidates must be enthusiastic and work diligently to maintain the highest standards of pig health and welfare.

Due to the nature of our production system, it is essential that the candidate has no contact with other pigs during the time they are working here. We have a strict policy that anyone entering the pig unit is 72 hours free of pig contact, so please do not apply if you are in regular contact with other pigs.

Hours:

•The candidate would be required to work a minimum of two days per week standard hours are 08:00 17:00, but can vary. Days TBD.

•Every other weekend hours would approximately be between 08:00 12:00

•Holiday cover for the full-time stockperson

•31 days holiday per year, including bank holidays pro-rata