Senior Stockperson or Assistant Farm Manager in Oxfordshire

Roadhogs; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading farm recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Stockperson or Assistant Farm Manager for a 350-sow unit in Oxfordshire. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in pig husbandry, particularly farrowing, and excellent leadership skills. Responsibilities include supporting day-to-day operations, leading the farrowing department, and ensuring high welfare standards. This position offers a competitive salary of £30,000 - £38,000, along with generous perks including 30 days holiday and an enhanced pension scheme.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Enhanced company pension scheme

Death in service insurance

24/7 health and wellbeing support

Access to a discount platform

Eligibility for a Share Save scheme

On-site house available

Qualifications

• Experience with farrowing is highly advantageous.
• Ability to lead and support staff when required.
• Confident with documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the manager with daily running of the unit.
• Lead the farrowing department ensuring safety and productivity.
• Organize and support staff in pig husbandry.

Skills

Strong experience in pig husbandry

Leadership abilities

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Comfortable using digital tools (Excel)

Job description

We’re recruiting for a Senior Stockperson or Assistant Farm Manager for a farm in Oxfordshire, OX17.

Our client is looking to employ a capable, welfare-driven Senior Stockperson or Assistant Farm Manager to join a small, dedicated team on a 350-sow nucleus unit. This role is well-suited to someone confident in livestock care and farrowing who enjoys responsibility and takes pride in improving standards and efficiency across the unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the manager with the day-to-day running of the unit
• Lead the farrowing department, ensuring high welfare, safety, and productivity
• Organise and support staff in all aspects of pig husbandry
• Maintain accurate and detailed data recording across departments
• Assist with updating working practices, vaccination protocols and farm procedures
• Provide training, guidance and clear communication to team members
• Conduct thorough site inductions for new starters and visitors
• Act as deputy in the manager’s absence, overseeing admin, livestock sales and smooth operation of the unit
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in safety, efficiency and welfare standards
• Carry out general maintenance tasks as required

About You

• Strong experience in pig husbandry; farrowing experience is highly advantageous
• Capable of leading areas of the unit and supporting staff when required
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping
• Confident with documentation and comfortable using digital tools (e.g., Excel)
• Good literacy, communication, and organisational skills
• Able to work independently or as part of a small, close-knit team
• Practical or maintenance skills are beneficial
• Committed to always maintaining high welfare standards

Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 DOE

Plus

• 30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Death in service insurance
• 24/7 health and wellbeing support
• Access to a discount platform
• Eligibility for a Share Save scheme
• On-site house available for the right candidate

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.