Part-Time Boar Technician in Northumberland

Roadhogs; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the agricultural sector is seeking a part-time Boar Technician in Scotland. This physically demanding role involves collecting semen from boars and ensuring animal welfare during operations. Candidates do not need prior pig experience but must be fit and able to work around large animals. The position offers a salary from £12.40+ DOE and requires work on Thursdays, Fridays, and some weekends. Ideal for someone reliable and detail-oriented.

Qualifications

• Experience with livestock preferred but not essential.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures.
• Physical stamina required for manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collect semen from boars according to protocols.
• Maintain biosecurity and cleanliness in the collection area.
• Monitor animal behaviour and well-being throughout the process.

Skills

Experiencing working with livestock

Confidence working around large animals

Good physical fitness

Attention to detail

Reliability and punctuality

Job description

We're recruiting for a part-time Boar Technician to join a unit in Northumberland, TD12.

This is a hands‑on, physically demanding role that plays a vital part in supporting the business's high‑quality breeding operations.

About the Role

As a Boar Technician, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient collection of semen from boars, following strict animal welfare and hygiene procedures. You will also help move approximately 200 pigs to and from the collection yard as part of the routine schedule.

You don't necessarily have to have pig experience, but you have to be used to heavy work, as it involves moving the pigs around a lot.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect semen from boars in accordance with set protocols
• Assist with preparing and maintaining the collection area
• Move pigs between housing units and the collection yard (requires physical stamina)
• Monitor animal behaviour and welfare throughout the process
• Maintain accurate records of collections and observations
• Clean and disinfect equipment and work areas to ensure high biosecurity standards

Person specifications

• Experience working with livestock (pigs preferred but not essential)
• Confidence working around large animals
• Good physical fitness — the role involves strenuous manual tasks
• Ability to follow procedures with attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team

Salary: From £12.40+ DOE

Hours

• Part‑time, Thursday and Friday 7am to 5pm
• Weekend work required
• Some flexibility may be required depending on farm needs

For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.

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Eligibility

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