Assistant Farm Manager – Indoor Pig Unit

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Assistant Farm Manager for a modern indoor breeding unit in Worcestershire. This role requires strong animal husbandry skills, leadership abilities, and the capacity to support farm operations. The position offers a competitive salary of £32,000 – £38,000 and includes accommodation in a spacious 3–4 bedroom cottage.

Benefits

Accommodation included

Career progression

Job security in a growing business

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pig farming is essential.
• Strong knowledge of animal husbandry and welfare is required.
• Leadership abilities to supervise and motivate staff are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the Farm Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Maintain high welfare standards for the herd.
• Supervise staff to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Proven experience in pig farming

Strong animal husbandry knowledge

Leadership skills

Good organisational ability

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

Assistant Farm Manager – Indoor Pig Unit – Worcestershire - £38,000 + Accommodation: 3–4 bedroom cottage provided

The Job

An exciting opportunity for an experienced livestock professional to step into an Assistant Farm Manager role on a modern 550-sow indoor breeding unit. You will support the Farm Manager in the day to day running of the herd, supervising staff, maintaining high welfare standards and ensuring smooth and efficient operations. This is a hands on position, combining technical pig husbandry with leadership responsibilities.

The Company

Our client is a progressive, family run farming enterprise with 12,000 indoor sows across multiple sites in the UK. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and animal welfare, they offer a supportive environment for career growth and long term development.

The Candidate

• Proven experience in pig farming (breeding herd experience desirable)
• Strong animal husbandry and welfare knowledge
• Leadership skills with the ability to supervise and motivate staff
• Good organisational and record-keeping ability
• Hands-on approach and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence

The Package

• £32,000 – £38,000 salary DOE
• Spacious 3–4 bedroom cottage accommodation included
• Career progression within a modern and growing business
• Long-term job security in a forward-thinking farming enterprise

Please email your CV to Conor Atay, Recruitment Delivery Consultant, [e-mail].