Livestock Technician: Boar Semen Collection

Cranswick plc; Market Rasen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in the UK is seeking a Boar Technician to safely collect semen from boars while ensuring animal welfare. Responsibilities include maintaining biosecurity standards and accurate collection records. Ideal candidates will have livestock experience and good physical fitness. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous holiday, enhanced pension scheme, and comprehensive training. Flexible working on Thursdays and weekends required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Death in service insurance

24/7 health and wellbeing support

Cranswick discounts platform access

Share Save scheme eligibility

Free on-site parking

Comprehensive training

Provided workwear and showering facilities

Qualifications

• Experience with livestock preferred but not essential.
• Ability to withstand strenuous physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collect semen from boars following set protocols.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining the collection area.
• Move pigs between housing units and the collection yard.
• Monitor animal behaviour and welfare during collections.
• Maintain accurate records of collections.
• Clean and disinfect equipment and work areas.

Skills

Experience working with livestock

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

A leading agricultural firm in the UK is seeking a Boar Technician to safely collect semen from boars while ensuring animal welfare. Responsibilities include maintaining biosecurity standards and accurate collection records. Ideal candidates will have livestock experience and good physical fitness. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous holiday, enhanced pension scheme, and comprehensive training. Flexible working on Thursdays and weekends required.