Assistant Outdoor Pig Manager in Oxfordshire

Roadhogs; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established outdoor pig farming business in Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced Assistant Pig Manager to oversee daily operations of an expanding unit focused on farrowing-to-weaning production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in outdoor pig husbandry, leadership skills, and a commitment to high animal welfare standards. The role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 – £34,000 plus benefits including housing support and bonuses.

Benefits

Housing support

Productivity bonus

Christmas bonus

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in outdoor pig husbandry.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• A keen eye for detail to maintain smooth operations.
• Firm commitment to high animal welfare standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the outdoor pig unit.
• Work closely with the Farm Manager.
• Manage farrowing-to-weaning production.

Skills

Outdoor pig husbandry

Leadership

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Commitment to animal welfare

Job description

We’re recruiting for an experienced and motivated Assistant Pig Manager to join a well-established outdoor pig farming business based in Oxfordshire, OX13.

The enterprise operates across multiple sites, producing high‑welfare 8kg weaners on a three‑week batch system.

In this hands‑on role, you’ll work closely with the Farm Manager to oversee daily operations of an expanding outdoor unit—growing to 1,200 sows—focused on farrowing‑to‑weaning production.

Person Specifications

• Proven experience in outdoor pig husbandry
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills
• A keen eye for detail is required to maintain smooth and efficient farm operations
• A firm commitment to high animal welfare standards

Competitive Salary

£30,000 – £34,000, DOE

Benefits

• Housing support is available for the right candidate
• Productivity bonus
• Christmas bonus
• Workplace pension

Hours

• Monday to Friday: 07:30 – 17:00
• Weekend rota: 1 in 3 weekends

If you're passionate about outdoor pig farming and ready to step up into a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.

For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.

All applications are handled in strict confidence, and our applicant service is provided free of charge.

Currently, we can only accept applications from UK or EU nationals with the right to work in the UK.