Senior Pig Stockperson

Cranswick PLC; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Death in service

Health & wellbeing support

Cranswick discounts

Job summary

Wold Farms Ltd, a Cranswick subsidiary, is recruiting a Senior Pig Stockperson for our outdoor unit. The role focuses on pig welfare, movement, and maintenance within a fast-paced farming environment.

You will manage feeding, handling, and compliance with Red Tractor standards, while contributing to a safe and efficient production system. The ideal candidate has livestock experience, strong attention to detail, and a readiness to learn the senior responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with livestock is essential.
• Ability to prioritise and complete tasks with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivation and a good work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Feeding, moving and handling the pigs.
• Loading and unloading pigs as required by the unit’s production system.
• Ensure welfare standards are met and biosecurity is observed.
• Maintain cleanliness and regular maintenance of equipment.
• Report any faults or damage to the Line Manager.

Skills

Livestock handling

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Job description

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday with alternate weekends

About the Role

At Wold Farms Ltd, a subsidiary of Cranswick, we are a leading player in the UK's agricultural sector, breeding and rearing pigs to RSPCA Assured standards.

An opportunity has arisen at our outdoor unit for a Senior Pig Stockperson to join the team. This is a great opportunity for the right person with pig stockperson experience to join our fast-paced ever-growing business with a bright future.

Key Responsibilities

• Feeding, moving and handling the pigs
• Loading and unload pigs as required by the unit’s production system
• Ensuring that animal welfare is in accordance with Company policies (Red Tractor Assured Standards)
• Ensuring that the five freedoms in respect of animal welfare are followed
• Always Adhering to Company Codes of Practice and Policies
• Ensuring that all Feed Systems/Water systems and all other equipment is in good working order and fixing faults and report any defects immediately to your Line Manager
• Reporting any site damage immediately to the Line Manager
• Understanding the importance of biosecurity and security of the unit
• Ensuring that the unit is always kept clean and tidy and presentable to visitors with regular pressure washing being essential
• Where applicable, ensuring all buildings and compounds are secured out of working hours

About You

• Experience with livestock ideally pigs or an agricultural background is essential
• Ability to prioritise and complete tasks with strong attention to detail
• Self-motivation and a good work ethic
• Candidates to be open-minded and dedicated to learning the senior role responsibilities

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Death in service insurance
• 24/7 health and wellbeing support
• Access to the Cranswick discounts platform
• Eligibility for the Cranswick Share Save scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Comprehensive on and off-farm training to enhance your expertise in all aspects of pig farming
• Monday to Friday shift pattern with alternate weekend work
• All company workwear provided

A full job description is available upon request. Salary to be discussed at the interview stage.

Closing date: 30th of November 2026. Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.