Entry-Level Pig Stockperson

Roadhogs; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is recruiting an Entry-Level Pig Stockperson on a farm in East Yorkshire. This role involves working on a farrow-to-finish pig unit, engaging in husbandry tasks, and offers opportunities for learning and growth. Candidates with enthusiasm for pig farming and some livestock experience will be preferred. The position also provides a competitive salary along with benefits like holidays and a potential college apprenticeship.

Benefits

20 days holidays plus bank holidays

Opportunity for college apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for pig farming is essential.
• Team player abilities required.
• Some livestock experience or agricultural background desired.
• High welfare standards are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Work on a 400-sow farrow-to-finish pig unit.
• Carry out day-to-day pig husbandry work.
• Vaccinate piglets ready for weaning.

Skills

Enthusiasm for pig farming

Team player abilities

Livestock experience or agricultural background

High welfare standards

Good work ethic

Job description

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Entry-Level Pig Stockperson, East Riding of Yorkshire

Client:

Roadhogs

Location:

East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Description

We are recruiting for an Entry-Level Pig Stockperson for a farm in East Yorkshire (YO43).

The role offers a unique opportunity to work on a 400-sow farrow-to-finish pig unit (from piglet to bacon) on a three-weekly batch farrowing system. This two-stage system involves weaners on straw and finishers on slats, with sows in straw yards and the farrowing house on slats. The unit, renovated in the last ten years, operates a wet feed system throughout, except for the weaners.

The chosen applicant will work alongside existing staff with the day-to-day pig husbandry work, including moving pigs, vaccinating piglets ready for weaning, and ensuring the pigs are fed and watered.

Person specifications:

• Enthusiasm for pig farming
• Team player abilities
• Some livestock experience or an agricultural background
• High welfare standards
• Keenness to get involved and learn pig husbandry
• Good work ethic

Salary guide: £12 per hour (plus up to £16 p/h overtime) DOE.

Holidays: 20 days per year plus bank holidays.

Hours: 8 hours per day, 7 hours on a Friday. Most days start at 7 am and 6 am on Wednesday for loading bacon. The weekends are on a three-week rotation.

Note to applicants:

Tying this role with a college apprenticeship with Bishop Burton College is also possible.