Assistant Pig Farm Manager job in Leicestershire

4xtrahands; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural business is seeking an Assistant Pig Farm Manager to join their modernised unit in Leicestershire. This role offers a dynamic work environment where you'll oversee the health and well-being of pigs alongside administrative duties. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and attention to detail, ensuring compliance with all welfare and legal standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with pigs and animal welfare.
• Strong administration skills.
• Ability to handle internal and external inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily management of nursery and finisher unit.
• Ensure high animal welfare standards.
• Conduct mill administration duties and maintain compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage 50

Job description

Assistant Pig Farm Manager job in Leicestershire

We're recruiting an Assistant Pig Manager for a unit in Leicestershire LE14.

The farm is a nursery and finisher site that holds 26,000. The indoor unit has been completely modernised.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join a fast-paced, growing business with a bright future, overseeing this indoor nursery and finisher unit.

Day-to-day management responsibilities of the unit

Working with pigs to ensure their health and well-being

Feeding, moving and handling the pigs

Ensuring animal welfare standards are met and maintained

Maintaining the condition and appearance of the farm

Operating farm machinery

Power washing/cleaning down between batches of pigs, maintaining high levels of hygiene

Mill Administration Duties:

Dealing with internal and external correspondence and inquiries

Maintain the database and support the Mill Team in the administration function

Build close working relationships with internal and external suppliers and customers to understand their requirements

Weekly and monthly reconciliations

Ensure compliance with all legal requirements (Welfare, H&S, Environmental and HR) and relevant organisation policies and guidelines

Using Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and Sage 50

Excellent eye for detail, time management and communication skills

Hour of Work:

40 hours per week

09:00 - 17:30 Monday to Friday

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.

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