Pig Farm Maintenance Person - Ref 1922 Co. Cavan

Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.; Ireland; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday a year, including bank

Accommodation

All PPE provided

Training is provided by the company

Job summary

Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Pig Farm Maintenance Person for a farm in Co. Cavan, Ireland. The role focuses on keeping pig housing and farm systems in good order to support animal welfare and efficient operations.

Responsibilities include repairs of gates and fittings, hygiene and welfare tasks, equipment servicing, and recording maintenance activities. The job involves outdoor work, shift patterns, and requires a safety-first mindset.

Qualifications

• Practical DIY/maintenance experience.
• Basic mechanical and electrical skills.
• Safety-first approach with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain gates, pens, floors and fittings.
• Ensure drainage and hygiene to support welfare and clean facilities.
• Service farm equipment and report major issues quickly.
• Check feeders, drinkers, ventilation and water lines.
• Follow safe practices, use PPE and keep work areas secure.
• Log maintenance tasks and report faults to the supervisor.

Skills

Practical DIY/maintenance

Basic mechanical skills

Basic electrical skills

Safety-first attitude

Job description

General Information

We're recruiting a Pig Farm Maintenance Person for a farm in Co. Cavan, H12.

Our client operates one of Ireland’s largest pigmeat businesses, with a fully integrated operation covering pig production, processing and food manufacturing. The group operates multiple pig farms and processing facilities across Ireland and has a significant workforce. Its farming division includes breeding, growing and finishing units, supported by dedicated veterinary, technical and production teams. With its scale and multi-site farming operation, the company is a significant employer within the Irish pig industry and could be an interesting organisation for recruitment and relief staffing services.

You will keep pig housing and farm systems in safe working order to support animal welfare and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Repairs: Fix minor faults and carry out routine checks on gates, pens, floors, and fittings
• Hygiene & Repairs for Welfare: Ensure drainage works, remove hazards, and support clean, dry facilities
• Equipment Support: Maintain and service farm equipment (as trained) and report major issues quickly
• Repairs to Farm Systems: Check and help maintain feeders, drinkers, ventilation, and water lines
• Health & Safety: Follow safe working practices, use PPE, and keep the work area secure
• Record Keeping: Log maintenance tasks and parts used; report faults and timelines to the supervisor

Required Skills

Practical DIY/maintenance experience, basic mechanical/electrical skills and awareness (training provided), and a safety-first attitude.

Working Conditions

Outdoor and indoor farm work in all weather; physical tasks and shift/early cover as needed.

Personal Traits

• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends

Salary

€15 - €20 per hour DOE

Benefits

• 28 days holiday a year, including bank holidays
• Accommodation
• All PPE provided
• Training is provided by the company

Hours

• 40 hours a week with every other weekend

Eligibility

Currently, we can only accept applications from UK or EU nationals with the right to work in the UK. If you are a foreign national with the right to work in the UK, we will require evidence to process your application. If you are a foreign national who needs a Visa to work in the UK, we are not able to progress your application. If you are a foreign national already working in the UK through a sponsorship Visa, we may be able to help find you a new UK producer with sponsorship capability.