Boar Stud & Lab Operations Assistant Manager

4Xtrahands Limited; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Death in service insurance

24/7 health and wellbeing support

Discount platform access

Share Save scheme eligibility

Free on-site parking

On and off-farm training

Company workwear and showering

Job summary

4Xtrahands Limited is recruiting for an Assistant Boar Stud Manager in Lincolnshire. You will support the Farm Manager across our new boar stud and laboratory facility, ensuring welfare, health, hygiene, and audit standards are met while driving continuous improvement and operating excellence.

The role requires hands-on work with pigs and collaboration with audits,Vet visits, and on-site lab processes. Salary is £34,000–£36,000 DOE, with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Maintain a high level of biosecurity and cleanliness across all areas of the farm.
• On-farm laboratory work.

Skills

Pigs handling

Biosecurity

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

4Xtrahands Limited is recruiting for an Assistant Boar Stud Manager in Lincolnshire. You will support the Farm Manager across our new boar stud and laboratory facility, ensuring welfare, health, hygiene, and audit standards are met while driving continuous improvement and operating excellence.

The role requires hands-on work with pigs and collaboration with audits,Vet visits, and on-site lab processes. Salary is £34,000–£36,000 DOE, with a strong benefits package.