Pig Unit Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Winchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST Pension Scheme

Occupational Sick Pay & Maternity Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Produce purchase from Sparsholt-grown产

Job summary

Sparsholt College invites applications for a Pig Unit Assistant to help run a high-welfare, commercial pig enterprise on site at Sparsholt Campus, Winchester.

You will perform daily stock husbandry, monitor health, support student demonstrations, and uphold biosecurity and environmental standards across the farm.

Qualifications

• 3 qualifications or higher in Agriculture, Animal Management, or related land-based subject.
• Health and safety standards awareness and ability to follow safeguarding protocols.
• Ability to instruct and mentor students during practical sessions.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily stock tasks: feeding, breeding, farrowing, weighing, sorting.
• Maintain biosecurity and hygiene across all areas of the farm.
• Ensure farm assurance standards and environmental regulations are met.
• Assist with ordering feed, stock control, and estate/facility maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Health & safety

Full UK driving license

Education

Level 3 qualification in Agriculture/Animal Management

Tools

PA1/PA6

Telehandler

Tractor

Job description

Salary: Up to £36,974 per annum (inclusive of contractual overtime) (dependant on qualifications and experience)

Location:SparsholtCampus(Winchester)

Closing date: 3rd November 2026 Subsidised onsite accommodation available

The Pig Unit Assistant at Sparsholt College helps run a high-welfare, commercial-standard pig enterprise. Key duties involve daily stock husbandry, maintaining biosecurity, and supervising students during practical demonstrations. This dual-focused role balances modern farming practices with teaching the next generation of agricultural professionals.

Core Responsibilities

• Execute daily stock tasks including feeding, breeding, farrowing, health monitoring, weighing, and sorting.
• Maintain rigorous biosecurity and hygiene standards across all accommodation areas.
• Ensure farm assurance standards and strict environmental regulations are consistently met.
• Assist in ordering feed, managing stock levels, and undertaking essential estate/facility maintenance (e.g., fencing, housing repairs).

Education & Student Supervision

• Supervise, mentor, and guide Agriculture and Animal Management students during practical on-farm duties and demonstrations.
• Collaborate with academic staff to deliver experiential learning linked to the curriculum.
• Act as a role model, adhering to professional standards and strict health and safety protocols while students are on the unit.

General Farm Duties

• Assist with recording of physical and financial data related to the operation of our farm business
• Provide wider support across the College Farm as required, including relief duties for other livestock (e.g., dairy, sheep) or machinery operations.
• Experience: Hands-on experience working on a commercial pig unit would be advantageous, with a solid understanding of modern, high-welfare pig production.
• Education/Qualifications: Ideally Level 3 qualification (or higher) in Agriculture, Animal Management, or a related land-based subject.
• Training: Ideally have relevant training / hold qualifications in Telehandler, Tractor, PA1/PA6
• Communication Skills: Ability to instruct and inspire college students
• Health and Safety: must maintain and follow safety and safeguarding standards at all times, and demonstrate excellent levels of Animal Welfare.
• General: Must hold a full UK driving license, have a proactive and adaptable approach to work and be flexible to participate in our rota-based farm hours

If you’re passionate about farming, and have the qualifications and experience that we’re looking for, we want to hear from you!

College Benefits

• Eligibility to join the NEST Pension Scheme
• Occupational Sick Pay & Maternity Pay schemes
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to purchase Sparsholt-grown produce: plants, fresh fruit & veg, fish, and game
• Discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus salon
• Wide range of CPD events, plus support with professional qualifications

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.