Pig Farming - Health & Welfare Officer - Prestige

Prestige Recruitment Specialists; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food producer is seeking a dedicated Health & Welfare Officer to ensure the smooth operation of pig health, welfare, and movements across farms in Lincolnshire. This permanent full-time position requires strong communication and livestock management skills.

Benefits

Access to a company vehicle

Cranswick discounts platform

Company pension scheme

Death in service insurance

24/7 health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience handling livestock and interest in pig industry.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Building relationships with contract growers and finishers.
• Monitoring livestock health and advising on selection for slaughter.
• Communicating with production team for smooth operations.

Skills

Handling livestock

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-starter

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Pig Farming - Health & Welfare Officer
Lincolnshire

Location: Lincolnshire

Working hours: 45-hour working week (hours discussed upon interview)

Salary: Competitive (discussed upon application)

Position: Permanent Full-Time

Wold Farms Ltd Rearing & Finishing operates farms across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and the Midlands. As part of industry-leading food producer Cranswick plc, we are expanding and seeking a dedicated Fields Person to join our team.

This role involves working within the existing team to ensure the smooth operation of pig health, welfare, and movements across our farms.

Main Duties:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with contract growers and finishers.
• Assisting with stock movements and advising on pig selection for slaughter to meet target weight and quality standards.
• Monitoring livestock health in line with RSPCA assurance standards and company policies, providing advice when necessary.
• Communicating regularly with the production team to ensure smooth operations.

Requirements:

• Experience handling livestock and a keen interest in the pig industry and animal welfare.
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and a desire to exceed expectations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving license, as travel between farms is required.

Pay & Benefits:

• 45 hours per week, with hours to be discussed at interview.
• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Access to a company vehicle.
• Cranswick discounts platform access.
• Enrolment in our company pension scheme, with enhanced contributions after qualifying period.
• Option to join the Cranswick discounted share scheme.
• Death in service insurance.
• 24/7 health and wellbeing support helpline.

Internal applicants: please inform your line manager before applying.

If interested and meeting the criteria, please send your CV to [e-mail] or call the Commercial team at 01482 382 301 with questions.

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