Assistant Farm Manager - Boar Stud

Cranswick PLC; Market Rasen; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday 30 days

Pension scheme

Death in service

Health & wellbeing support

Cranswick discounts platform

Share Save scheme

On-site parking

Training program

Workwear & showers

Job summary

Cranswick PLC's JSR Genetics Ltd, a subsidiary in the UK pig genetics sector, seeks an Assistant Boar Stud Manager to support the Farm Manager across a state-of-the-art boar stud and laboratory facility. You will help ensure welfare, biosecurity, QA and audit compliance while contributing to high-quality breeding material.

This hands-on role requires experience with pigs, the ability to work with large animals, and strong organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pigs and understanding animal welfare standards.
• Confidence working around large animals.
• Good physical fitness.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Commitment to growth and the farm.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead by example and support day-to-day management.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Boar Stud Manager and support audits and vet visits.
• Collect genetic material from boars per established protocols.
• Support production of breeding material for artificial insemination.
• Assist with 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 high biosecurity and cleanliness across all areas of the farm.
• On-farm laboratory work.

Skills

Animal welfare

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Job description

Location: Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (39 hours), with one weekend a month on a rota system (flexibility required)

About the Role

JSR Genetics Ltd, a subsidiary of Cranswick, is a leading organisation within the UK agricultural sector, combining traditional farming practices with modern, sustainable methods. 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 the support of 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
• Maintaining a high level of biosecurity and cleanliness across all areas of the farm
• On farm laboratory work

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.

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Death in service insurance
• 24/7 health and wellbeing support
• Access to the Cranswick discounts platform
• Eligibility for the Cranswick 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

A full job description is available upon request. Salary between £34,000.00 and £36,000.00 dependent on experience.

Closing date 01 st of December 2026. Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.