Pig Farm Technician: Semen Collection & Welfare

Cranswick Plc; Normanby by Spital CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent agriculture company in the UK is seeking a Boar Technician to safely collect semen from boars while ensuring animal welfare and hygiene. Responsibilities include maintaining the collection area, moving pigs, monitoring their welfare, and keeping accurate records. Candidates should have experience with livestock, confidence around large animals, and good physical fitness. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including 30 days holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Enhanced company pension scheme

Death in service insurance

24/7 health and wellbeing support

Access to discounts platform

Eligibility for Share Save scheme

Free on-site parking

Comprehensive training provided

All company workwear and showering facilities

Qualifications

• Experience with livestock, preferably pigs, is desired.
• Ability to work effectively around large animals.
• Good physical fitness to handle strenuous tasks.
• Attention to detail for following protocols.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Collect semen from boars following set protocols.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining the collection area.
• Move pigs between housing units and collection yard.
• Monitor animal behavior and welfare during processes.
• Maintain accurate records of collections.
• Clean and disinfect equipment to ensure biosecurity.

Skills

Experience working with livestock

Confidence around large animals

Good physical fitness

Attention to detail

Reliability and punctuality

Job description

A prominent agriculture company in the UK is seeking a Boar Technician to safely collect semen from boars while ensuring animal welfare and hygiene. Responsibilities include maintaining the collection area, moving pigs, monitoring their welfare, and keeping accurate records. Candidates should have experience with livestock, confidence around large animals, and good physical fitness. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including 30 days holiday.