Pig Stockperson in Co. Tyrone

FarmWell; Sion Mills; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three-bed on-farm bungalow

Overtime

Canteen and shower facilities

All training provided

Boots, overalls and waterproofs

Christmas party

Monthly KPI bonus

Workplace pension

28 days holidays

Job summary

FarmWell is seeking an indoor Pig Stockperson for a sow breeding unit in County Tyrone, BT82, to join a family-owned pig farming business investing in its facilities.

The role suits someone with some commercial pig farming experience, especially on breeding units, with a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn as the business grows. Training can be provided and a long-term career is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Some commercial pig farming experience, particularly on breeding units.
• Motivated with the right attitude and willingness to learn.
• Keen to grow with the business and maintain high welfare standards.

Skills

Forklift experience

Machinery operation

Power washing

Computer literacy

Passion for farming

Willingness to learn

Tools

Feed computer

Performance recording app

Job description

We are recruiting for an indoor Pig Stockperson for a farm in County Tyrone, BT82.

Our client is a family-owned pig farming business in Co. Tyrone. They are investing in their facilities and looking for someone who wants to develop with the business, as there will be opportunities to take on additional responsibility and progress as the business continues to grow – in short, someone wanting a long-term career.

The site is a sow breeding unit currently with around 740 sows, keeping the pigs to around 8 weeks of age before they are moved to the home unit.

It is an indoor sow unit currently with around a 50/50 split between conventional farrowing housing and flexible farrowing housing in a weekly batch system. The pig unit is mostly modern slatted housing with fan ventilation and WEDA wet-fed feeding.

Person specifications:

• Machinery and forklift experience would be beneficial, but training can be provided
• This position would suit someone with some commercial pig farming experience, particularly on breeding units, although a motivated person with the right attitude and willingness to learn could also be considered.
• Power washing abilities
• Computer literacy for feed computer and performance recording appKeenness to grow with the business
• High welfare standard
• Passion for farming, taking pride in their work

Salary guide: £15.00- £16.50 per hour, DOE

Benefits:

• Overtime
• A three-bed on-farm bungalow (rented as an entire property or on a shared basis, subject to availability)
• Canteen and shower facilities
• All training can be provided
• Boots, overalls and waterproofs are provided
• Christmas party
• Monthly KPI performance bonus
• A workplace pension
• 28 days holidays

Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00
• Staff work one weekend in every two on a rota basis, with two short evening shifts each week shared between the team to cover farrowing and fostering duties

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