Breeding Herd Manager

Roadhogs; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Breeding Herd Manager for a pig farm in Suffolk. The role involves daily management of farm operations and ensuring all welfare and safety protocols are followed. Candidates should have prior managerial experience or strong industry knowledge, and the company offers training for career progression. Salary ranges from £35,000 to £40,000, with benefits including a company pension and 24 days of holiday.

Benefits

Company pension

24 days holiday

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a managerial role related to farming.
• Knowledge of welfare, health and safety protocols.
• Willingness to undergo further training.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the farm.
• Oversee team adherence to health protocols.
• Ensure performance goals are met as defined by the company.

Skills

Managerial experience

Strong industry knowledge

Welfare and health protocols understanding

Job description

We're recruiting for a Breeding Herd Manager (or the potential to be) for a pig farm in Suffolk, IP28.

Our client seeks to employ a unit manager for their 900-sow breeding unit producing 8 kg piglets on a 3-week batch system.

The chosen candidate will be responsible for:

• The day-to-day management of the farm
• The team to ensure that all welfare, health and safety protocols are adhered to
• Management of all areas within the breeding circle
• The performance of the unit as per the requirements set out by the company

This full-time, permanent position is not just a job, but a career opportunity. It's ideal for someone with previous managerial experience or strong industry knowledge looking to progress into a management role. The company is committed to providing training to help individuals achieve their aspirations.

Salary

From £35,000 - £40,000 DOE

Benefits

• Company pension
• 24 days holiday
• On-site parking

Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• Weekend availability

For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.

All applications are dealt with in strict confidence, and our applicant service is free.

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