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Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Leinster; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Career progression

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists is seeking an experienced Assistant Pig Farm Manager in Ireland, County Offaly. This hands-on role supports the Farm Manager in day-to-day operations, focusing on animal health, welfare and biosecurity.

The ideal candidate has practical pig production experience, supervises staff as needed, holds a valid driving licence, and can work independently while contributing to a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial pig production.
• Knowledge of pig husbandry, health and welfare.
• Experience supervising farm staff is advantageous.
• Practical, hands-on with livestock.
• Strong observation, communication and organisational skills.
• Reliable and able to work independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Farm Manager with day-to-day running of the pig unit and supervise staff when required.
• Monitor pig health, welfare and performance; carry out routine husbandry and livestock tasks.
• Identify health and production issues; support feeding and medication programmes.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, biosecurity and animal welfare.
• Keep accurate farm and production records and ensure procedures are followed.
• Support staff training and development; assist with maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Take responsibility for the unit in the Farm Manager’s absence.

Skills

Practical pig farming

Staff supervision

Observation skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2

Scottish NVQ Level 2

Job description

Assistant Pig Farm Manager - Ireland, County Offaly - €40,000 + Accommodation

Assistant Pig Farm Manager - Ireland, County Offaly - €40,000 + Accommodation

The Job:

We are recruiting for an experienced and practical Assistant Pig Farm Manager to join an established pig farming business. This is a hands on role supporting the Farm Manager with the day to day running of the unit, maintaining high standards of animal health, welfare, performance and biosecurity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Farm Manager with the day to day running of the pig unit and supervise staff when required
• Monitor pig health, welfare and performance, carrying out routine husbandry and livestock tasks
• Identify and respond to health and production issues, including supporting feeding and medication programmes
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, biosecurity and animal welfare
• Keep accurate farm and production records and ensure procedures are followed
• Support staff training and development, alongside general maintenance of farm facilities and equipment
• Take responsibility for the unit in the Farm Manager’s absence

The Company:

An established pig farming business with a strong focus on animal welfare, production standards and developing its people. This is a long term opportunity for someone looking to progress their career within commercial pig production.

The Candidate:

• Previous practical experience within commercial pig production
• Good knowledge of pig husbandry, health and welfare
• Experience supervising or supporting farm staff would be advantageous
• Practical, hands-on and confident working directly with livestock
• Strong observation, communication and organisational skills
• Reliable and able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
• Full driving licence

The Package:

• Salary €40,000 DOE
• Mobile home accommodation provided
• Opportunity to progress into a more senior farm management position
• Long-term career opportunity within an established pig farming business

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.