Head of Sow Department

Cranswick Country Foods PLC; Brigg; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food producer is seeking a Head of Sow Department at their Grange Farm site in Lincolnshire. This role involves managing a breeding herd, ensuring animal welfare standards, and overseeing daily farm operations. Ideal candidates will have livestock experience and a strong commitment to animal care and operational excellence.

Benefits

Competitive pay package

Company pension scheme

Cranswick discounts platform

EAP Programme - health and wellbeing support

Discounted share scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with livestock or agricultural background is essential.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dry sow unit to ensure health standards are met.
• Daily tasks include feeding, vaccinating, and handling pigs.
• Maintain farm condition and operate machinery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Experience with livestock

Desire to exceed expectations

Job description

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Elsham Linc Ltd are based predominantly in Lincolnshire, breeding and rearing pigs to Red Tractor standards. We are part of industry leading food producer Cranswick plc, a progressive FTSE Company.

An opportunity has arisen for a Head of Sow Department at our Grange Farm site. The modern designed farm is a key unit within our pig breeding operation. We are seeking an experience, dedicated person with a positive attitude to manage a dry sow unit. This is a great opportunity for the right person to join our fast paced ever growing business with a bright future.

Main Duties:

• Responsible for a breeding herd of -sow indoor unit to ensure health and wellbeing standards are met and exceeded on a 5-week batch system.
• Responsible for the training of the team.
• Daily duties include feeding, vaccinating, moving and handling.
• Loading and unloading pigs as required.
• Completing and maintaining pig data and records in a timely manner.
• Maintaining the condition and appearance of the farm to high standards.
• Operating farm machinery/equipment.
• Dry Sow House Management

You will need:

• Experience with livestock or an agricultural background is essential.
• Experience in managing a dry sow house is desirable.
• A keen interest in the pig industry and animal welfare is advantageous.
• Ability to prioritise and complete tasks fully with strong attention to detail is a must.
• You must be a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a desire to exceed expectations.

Due to the rural location your own transport is necessary.

Pay and benefits:

• Full time, 39 hours and overtime, permanent positions available.
• Competitive pay package - dependent on experience.
• The working pattern is Monday to Friday with alternate weekend working
• EAP Programme - 24/7 helpline supporting your health and wellbeing .
• Enrolment onto our company pension scheme.
• Option to join the Cranswick discounted share scheme.
• Access to the Cranswick discounts platform.