Ref 1951 West Yorkshire

Were recruiting a Pig Stockperson to join an indoor/outdoor pig enterprise in West Yorkshire, LS22.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with commercial pig experience who wants to develop their skills and take on more responsibility; we'll also consider candidates with less experience but a with genuine interest in pig production and a willingness to learn.

The Role:

Working alongside an experienced team, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of an 850-sow unit, taking the pigs through to 7-kilo weaners.

The unit operates a batch system, with dry sows indoors and farrowing outdoors.

You will be supported by an experienced team and given the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills. For the right person, there is also scope to take on additional responsibility and progress within the business.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain high standards, work as part of a team and always keep pig welfare at the heart of everything they do.

Person Specification:

Commercial pig experience is preferred, but less experienced candidates are welcome to apply

A genuine interest in pig production and animal welfare

Good stockmanship and a willingness to learn

Good attention to detail and a methodical approach

Reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team

Good time-management and organisational skills

A proactive attitude and willingness to develop

High welfare standards and an ability to identify potential issues

A desire to build a long-term career within the pig industry

Whether you are an experienced Pig Stockperson ready for your next challenge or someone with less experience looking for the opportunity to develop, we would be very interested in hearing from you.

Salary: £32,000 £38,000 p/a DOE

Accommodation is not available, so candidates must be able to commute to the LS22 area of West Yorkshire.

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.