Pig Farm Assistants

Bluestone Personnel Limited; Attanagh; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

BNB Pigs Ltd in Ireland is seeking a Pig Farm Assistant for its pig production sites at Attanagh, Co. Laois and Ballyloo, Co. Carlow.

The role covers the full lifecycle of pig husbandry from breeding through finishing, with emphasis on hands-on finisher management and strict biosecurity practices. You will monitor growth rates, grade finishers by weight, operate feeding systems, support breeding, farrowing and weaning, inspect stock daily, record treatments and vaccinations, and maintain clean

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience on a modern commercial pig farm.
• Level 4 qualification including Leaving Certificate options.
• Desirable: Interpersonal skills, teamwork, time management, initiative, manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage finisher accommodation, monitor growth, grade by weight, and optimise feed conversion.
• Support breeding, farrowing and weaning across the unit.
• Operate and adjust feeding and watering systems to schedules.
• Inspect livestock daily, record treatments, and administer vaccines under direction.
• Follow biosecurity protocols; clean pens, disinfect and maintain hygienic housing.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Manual

Teamwork

Time Management

Working on own Initiative

Manual Handling

Education

Level 4 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)

Job description

Multiple locations

Attanagh, Attanagh, Co. Laois, Ballyloo , Nurney , Co. Carlow ,

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Application Details

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Job Description

Multiple locations

Attanagh, Attanagh, Co. Laois, Ballyloo , Nurney , Co. Carlow , BNB Pigs Ltd is seeking to employ a Pig Farm Assistant for its pig production sites in Attanagh, Co. Laois, and Ballyloo, Co. Carlow.

The role involves the full lifecycle of pig husbandry, from breeding through to finishing, with a particular focus on proven, hands‑on experience in managing the finishing stages. Key Duties and Responsibilities Manage finisher accommodation, monitor daily growth rates, grade finisher pigs by weight, and optimise feed conversion efficiency. Support breeding, farrowing, and weaning operations as required across the wider unit. Operate, monitor, and adjust automated or manual feeding and watering systems in accordance with precise farm production schedules. Inspect livestock daily to detect early signs of illness or injury, record medical treatments, and administer vaccinations under direction. Follow strict farm biosecurity protocols, including power‑washing, disinfecting pens, and maintaining clean and hygienic housing environments.

Candidate Requirements and ExperienceAt least 2 years of documented experience working on a modern, commercial pig farm. Demonstrated proficiency and hands‑on experience in finisher management. Ability to work as part of a team and follow farm production and biosecurity procedures. Good animal husbandry skills and attention to detail.

Remuneration €36,605 per annum, based on a standard 39‑hour working week.

• Sector: agriculture, forestry and fishing

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
• Minimum Qualification: Level 4 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Interpersonal Skills, Manual
• Competency Skills: Teamwork, Time Management, Working on own Initiative
• Competency Skills: Manual Handling