Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.
Pig Stockperson - Ref 1924 North Yorkshire
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General Information
We are recruiting for a Pig Stockperson to join a well-established, family-run farming business in North Yorkshire, DL6.
They operate a 700-sow indoor farrow-to-finish unit alongside an arable enterprise, producing and milling much of its own feed using home-grown and purchased cereals.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team where high standards of pig welfare and stockmanship are central to the business.
About The Farm
- 700-sow indoor farrow-to-finish unit
- Sows housed on straw
- Majority of growers and finishers kept in slatted buildings
- Home-milled and mixed feed produced using home-grown and purchased cereals
- Family-run farming business with both pig and arable enterprises
- Team consists of 3 full-time staff, 2 part-time staff and the two owners
The breeding unit houses all of the sows and nursery pigs, along with approximately 25% of the finishing pigs. The remaining finishers are kept on a separate farm.
The Job
- Working in the farrowing houses
- Processing litters
- Piglet vaccinations
- Fostering piglets
- Daily health and welfare checks
- Moving pigs between departments
- Mucking out and bedding up
- Pressure washing and maintaining clean accommodation
- Assisting with general farm duties as required
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About You
- Honest and reliable
- Hard-working with good attention to detail
- Passionate about high standards of animal welfare
- Able to work well as part of a small team
- Previous pig experience would be beneficial, particularly within farrowing, although applicants with the right attitude and willingness to learn will also be considered
Desirable Skills
- Telehandler experience is important
- Tractor experience is advantageous but not essential
£14 - £17 per hour + OT dependent on experience and whether accommodation is required.
Accommodation available if required.
Hours
- 07:00 - 17:00 Monday/Thursday
- 08 - 17:00 Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday
- One weekend on, one weekend off
- Weekend work is typically only 5–6 hours across the whole weekend.
If you are looking to join a progressive family farming business where you can make a real contribution and develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.
For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd on Freephone at 0800 999 3655 or 07912864646 or email enquiries@roadhogsrecruit.co.uk.
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