Trainee Fieldsman: Hands-On Pig Care & Career Growth

Ian Mosey; Hull and East Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

24/7 GP access

Access to the Ian Mosey Discount Platf

Employee referral programme

Opportunities for career progression

Job summary

Ian Mosey is seeking a practical, motivated person to join our Field Team in East Yorkshire. This hands-on role supports the care and management of pigs across our bed-and-breakfast farms, where our farming partners rear pigs on our behalf.

You will learn how to assess pig health and welfare, support farmers with day-to-day husbandry, and monitor pig growth and performance. The role is farm-based, assisting with unloading, counting and vaccinating piglets, routine husbandry tasks, and selecting

Qualifications

• An interest in livestock farming and a commitment to good animal welfare.
• A practical approach and willingness to work in a physically active role.
• Reliability, initiative and a strong work ethic.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
• The ability to follow instructions, keep accurate records and organise your work.
• A full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Visit farms alongside experienced Fieldsmen, building good working relationships with farmers and unit managers.
• Learn to assess pig health, welfare and performance, recognise concerns and report them promptly.
• Assist with checking housing, feed and water provision, cleanliness and biosecurity.
• Assist with unloading, counting and vaccinating piglets, and separating them by sex where required, following training and agreed procedures. Assist with selecting and sorting pigs ready for slaughter.
• Support our transport team with the safe handling, loading and unloading of pigs.
• Help maintain accurate farm visit records.
• Follow animal welfare, health and safety, and biosecurity procedures at all times.

Job description

Ian Mosey is seeking a practical, motivated person to join our Field Team in East Yorkshire. This hands-on role supports the care and management of pigs across our bed-and-breakfast farms, where our farming partners rear pigs on our behalf.

You will learn how to assess pig health and welfare, support farmers with day-to-day husbandry, and monitor pig growth and performance. The role is farm-based, assisting with unloading, counting and vaccinating piglets, routine husbandry tasks, and selecting