Pig Stock Technician

Roadhogs; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for agricultural roles is seeking a Pig Stock Technician to join a modernising farm in York and North Yorkshire. The successful candidate will work with a dual-site setup, focusing on maintaining high welfare standards for pigs. Training is provided, making it suitable for those new to the role. The salary ranges from £25,000 to £35,000 depending on experience, and benefits include a pension scheme and 28 days holiday.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday, including bank holidays

Accommodation can be provided if required

Qualifications

• Experience is preferred but not essential, as on-site training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Work on a dual-site farm with 750 sows.
• Operate within a weekly weaning system.
• Maintain highest welfare standards for pigs.

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a Pig Stock Technician to work on a farm in Yorkshire, YO61. The dual-site has 750 sows, breeding to finishing farms. The units are currently undergoing extensive modernisation, so aptitude in computer systems would be advantageous but not essential for the position. The pig unit operates on a weekly weaning system, with farrow-to-grower pigs on one site and finishers on another. All growing is fully slatted and functions to the highest welfare standards.

Salary

Salary £25,000 - £35,000 DOE

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Weekend work, 1 in 2
• Accommodation can be provided if required

Additional details

Experience is preferred but not essential, as on-site training can and will be provided. For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd. All applications are handled in strict confidence, and our applicant service is provided free of charge. Currently, we can only accept applications from UK or EU nationals with the right to work in the UK.