Pig Farming Apprentice – Grow into a Fieldsman Leader

Ian Mosey; North East; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

GP access 24/7

Discount platform

Referral programme

Learning & development programme

Job summary

Ian Mosey is seeking a Trainee Fieldsman for Hambleton and the North East. The role is hands-on, farm-based, and supported by experienced Fieldsmen to learn pig health, welfare, and day-to-day husbandry across bed-and-breakfast farms.

You will assist with unloading, counting and vaccinating piglets, monitor growth, and help the transport team with safe handling. Training leads to potential management of your own group of farms.

Qualifications

• Practical minded with a willingness to learn.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic and initiative.
• Good communication and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Visit farms with experienced Fieldsmen and build relationships.
• Assess pig health, welfare and performance; report concerns.
• Check housing, feed, water, cleanliness and biosecurity.
• Unload, count and vaccinate piglets; assist with sorting for slaughter.
• Support transport team with safe handling of pigs.
• Maintain farm visit records and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Practical

Motivated

Reliability

Communication

Willingness to learn

Job description

Ian Mosey is seeking a Trainee Fieldsman for Hambleton and the North East. The role is hands-on, farm-based, and supported by experienced Fieldsmen to learn pig health, welfare, and day-to-day husbandry across bed-and-breakfast farms.

You will assist with unloading, counting and vaccinating piglets, monitor growth, and help the transport team with safe handling. Training leads to potential management of your own group of farms.