Pig Farm Manager

Roadhogs; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run farming business in England is seeking a Pig Manager to lead a team and manage a high-performance pig unit. The ideal candidate will have experience managing livestock, demonstrate strong work ethics, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The role offers a starting salary from £40,000, 28 days holiday, pension, and family housing. This position is demanding, requiring a commitment of 12 days on and two days off every second weekend.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Work Place Pension

Three-bed family housing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in livestock management preferred.
• Strong work ethic to maintain high performance.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of four in a pig farming environment.
• Oversee the performance and welfare of livestock.
• Implement improvements and enhance productivity.

Skills

Experience working with livestock

Motivation for continuous improvement

Excellent interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

We're recruiting for a Pig Manager for a family-run farmingbusiness in Dorset DT2.

The performance-driven farm seeks to employ a hands-on, performance-driven individual who can motivate and lead a team of four.

This position ideally suits someone with 5+ years of experience, but theproducer would look at less experienced applicants and those looking to step up to be a manager.
A proven track record and a strong work ethic to maintain an existing high performance is a must.

The pig unit has 1100 sows with progeny up to 7kg, fully indoor systems with automatic wet feed systems and fully ventilated housing.

Candidates need to demonstrate:

• Experience working with and managing livestock is essential
• Motivation with the desire for continuous improvement
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team
• Passion for farming, determination and capability with an excellent eye for detail
• Experience in working within a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Good understanding of IT systems, including MS Word and Excel (would bean advantage)
• Good time management skills

Starting Salary: From £40,000 DOE

Plus:

• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Work Place Pension
• 3-bed family housing

Hours:12 days on, two days off every 2nd weekend.

For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.

All applications are dealt with in strict confidence, and our applicant service is free.

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