Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.
Assistant Boar Stud Manager - Ref 1912 Lincolnshire
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Assistant Pig (Boar) Farm Manager - Ref 1912 Lincolnshire
General Information
We're recruiting for an Assistant Pig (Boar) Farm Manager in Lincolnshire, LN7.
Our client is a leading organisation within the UK agricultural sector, combining traditional farming practices with modern, sustainable methods.
About The Role
As an Assistant Boar Stud Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Farm Manager across all areas of our brand new, state-of-the-art boar stud and laboratory facility.
Working as part of the management team, you will assist in the day-to-day operation of the stud and laboratory, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, health and safety, hygiene, quality assurance and audit compliance are maintained at all times.
You will take an active role in the care and management of boars, the production and supply of high-quality genetic material, and supporting laboratory processes that contribute to efficient and sustainable pig farming.
This is a hands-on position requiring collaboration across all aspects of the operation, helping to drive performance, continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Boar Stud Manager and support at audits and vet visits
- Collect genetic material from boars in accordance with established protocols
- Support the production of high-quality breeding material for artificial insemination
- Assist with the preparation and maintenance of the collection area
- Move pigs between housing units and the collection yard
- Monitor animal behaviour and welfare throughout the process
- Maintain accurate records of collections and observations
- Maintain a high level of biosecurity and cleanliness across all areas of the farm
- On-farm laboratory work
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About You
- Experience working with pigs and a good understanding of animal welfare standards and practices.
- Confidence working around large animals.
- Good physical fitness.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Commitment to growth, both personal and the farm's.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to lead by example, support colleagues, and assist with the day-to-day management of the boar stud and laboratory operation, driving high standards across the farm.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Salary range:
£34,000 - £36,000 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 provided
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Contract Type:
Full Time, Permanent
Working Pattern:
Monday - Friday (39 hours), with one weekend a month on a rota system (flexibility required).
For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd on Freephone at 0800 999 3655 or 07912864646 or email enquiries@roadhogsrecruit.co.uk.
All applications are dealt with in strict confidence, and our applicant service is free. However, not all pig jobs make it to the website, so please consider sending your CV even if you don't see a suitable vacancy.
Currently, we can only accept applications from UK or EU nationals with the right to work in the UK.
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