Pig Farm Worker – Farrowing, Nursery & Mating Unit, Them

Bixter.dk ApS; Denmark; On-site; DKK 260,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available

Rent: 3,500 DKK/month

Job summary

Dansk Sprogskole seeks a reliable, motivated person to join a pig farm in Them, near Silkeborg. You will work across the farrowing unit, nursery/climate-controlled unit, and mating unit, performing daily care, assisting with routines, feeding, hygiene, and reporting health issues.

Full-time position with accommodation available. Salary is 140 DKK/hour, approx. 167 hours per month; rent is 3,500 DKK per month.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with pigs.
• Reliable and responsible.
• Comfortable with physical farm tasks.
• Able to follow instructions and farm routines.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous pig farm experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Daily care of sows and piglets.
• Assisting with farrowing routines.
• Checking piglets and young pigs.
• Feeding and monitoring animals.
• Supporting tasks in the mating unit.
• Cleaning pens and maintaining hygiene.
• Moving and handling pigs when required.
• Reporting health problems or unusual animal behaviour.

Skills

Interest in pigs

Reliable

Team player

Physical work

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and motivated person to join a pig farm in Them, near Silkeborg. The position includes daily tasks in the farrowing unit, nursery/climate-controlled unit, and mating unit.

Responsibilities

• Daily care of sows and piglets
• Assisting with farrowing routines
• Checking piglets and young pigs
• Feeding and monitoring animals
• Supporting tasks in the mating unit
• Cleaning pens and maintaining good hygiene
• Moving and handling pigs when required
• Following farm routines, biosecurity rules and animal welfare procedures
• Reporting health problems or unusual animal behaviour

Requirements

• Interest in working with pigs
• Reliable and responsible
• Comfortable with physical and practical farm tasks
• Able to follow instructions and farm routines
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous pig farm experience is an advantage

Employment Conditions

• Salary: 140 DKK/hour
• Approximately 167 hours per month
• Full-time position

Accommodation

• Accommodation available
• Rent: 3,500 DKK/month