Pig Breeding Field Advisor

Pilgrim's Europe; Eye; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a Breeding Fields Person to support outdoor breeding farms in Stradbroke, focusing on welfare, productivity and commercial results. You will work closely with farmers, vets and internal teams to maximise herd performance while maintaining high welfare and biosecurity standards.

This field-based role involves analysing herd data, developing improvement plans, and driving continuous improvement across our breeding operations.

Qualifications

• Practical experience or knowledge of pig production and animal welfare standards.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence, advise, and challenge constructively.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively within a team.
• Good commercial awareness and a results-focused mindset.
• Strong IT skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Understanding of Health & Safety requirements within an agricultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and management support to outdoor breeding farms to improve productivity and performance.
• Conduct regular farm visits focusing on gilt management, service and dry sow management, and farrowing performance.
• Monitor and improve KPI metrics such as pigs per sow per year, tonnes per sow per year, and weaning weights.
• Work with the veterinary team to monitor herd health, welfare, and biosecurity standards.
• Analyse herd recording data to identify priorities and develop farm improvement plans.
• Support farmers in achieving production targets through practical action plans.
• Liaise between farmers and veterinary teams, supporting vaccination programmes and herd health initiatives.
• Ensure all farms meet required assurance and audit standards (Red Tractor, RSPCA Assured, Outdoor Bred Standards).
• Attend team meetings, Opex meetings, farmer events, and industry shows.
• Champion company values and support a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Pig production

Animal welfare

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a Breeding Fields Person to support outdoor breeding farms in Stradbroke, focusing on welfare, productivity and commercial results. You will work closely with farmers, vets and internal teams to maximise herd performance while maintaining high welfare and biosecurity standards.

This field-based role involves analysing herd data, developing improvement plans, and driving continuous improvement across our breeding operations.