Ref: 1754 Essex

We are recruiting an enthusiastic Pig Stockperson to join a pig enterprise in Essex CM5.

This full-time position has become available within this fourth-generation family farming business, which operates a 550-sow indoor breeding-to-finishing unit with just over half the progeny on-site.

The position is responsible for the day-to-day practical tasks of working with the feeding herd (pigs at four weeks of age until finish).

The job would suit someone who enjoys variety and could be a new entrant or an experienced farm worker.

Plus, there are opportunities for additional work and earnings on the arable, should that be of interest to the successful applicant.

The role responsibilities:

Completing daily tasks to meet the requirements of the feeding herd

Ensuring high standards of animal health and welfare across the pig unit

Ensuring compliance with assurance standards

Ensuring the security of farm sites and the health and safety of yourselves and others

High health, hygiene and welfare standards at all times

Assisting with keeping the yard clean and tidy

Holiday cover in other areas

General farm work as directed by the Line Manager

Additional responsibilities:

Feeding stock

Checking stock

Moving stock

Treating stock

Record keeping

Pressure washing

Mucking out

Person specifications:

Passionate about working with livestock

A team player

Motivated

Willing to listen & learn

Enthusiastic

Able to work under pressure

On offer is a supportive & progressive working environment

Full in-house training will be given to the successful candidate, and any external training where necessary.

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 DOE

Hours: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday-Friday then weekend work is 1 in 3 and generally just 2-3 hours per day on the weekends of work.

Please note there is no accommodation available, so candidates must be able to commute to CM5.

For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.

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