Boar Stud & Lab Operations Lead

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

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.