Pig Farmer

Dolphin Group; Sösdala; On-site; SEK 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Travel support for assignment

Job summary

Dolphin Group is recruiting two pig farmers for a well-established farm in Sösdala, Sweden. The role runs from June 10 to August 31, 2026 with possible extension of the contract, and involves self-employed arrangements with on-site supervision and daily pig production tasks.

Applicants should have pig farming experience, knowledge of insemination and vaccinations, and a willingness to work long hours (40+ per week) with some weekend work.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in pig farming.
• Experience with artificial insemination, vaccinations, and cleaning pig pens.
• Willingness to commit to a long-term contract.
• No holiday leave during the first six months of employment.
• Fair and communicative English.
• Driver's license B.
• Experience with tractors is a plus.
• Experience with animals, especially pigs.
• Experience in repairing feeding facilities.
• Equipment is a plus.
• Positive to teamwork.
• Positive to physical work.
• Having good health condition.

Responsibilities

• Daily routine work with pig production under supervision (sow and piglets).
• Vaccinations and castrations when needed.
• Maintenance and cleaning of pens; feeding and general care.
• Work with a team of staff on site; possibly work alone when required.

Skills

Pig farming experience

Artificial insemination

Vaccinations

Cleaning pig pens

Teamwork

Physical work

Fair English

Driver's license B

Tools

Tractor experience

Feeding facilities repair

General farm equipment

Job description

Period ASAP to December 31 - followed by a 13-month contract

Extension Possible

Hours Minimum 40 hours/week

The arrival test period is 14 days. Followed by a 6-month contract if successful. Followed by a plus 13-month contract renewable.Swedish Self Employment recruitment (expected fiscal expenses 37% – depending on annual income level – once long-term usual fiscal charge by deductions reduced to 30% when resident).

About this recruitment

We are recruiting 2 pig farmers for a well-established farm in Sösdala, Sweden. Daily work involves pig production under supervision, with a team of experienced staff on site. The position runs from June 10 to August 31, 2026 with possible extension of contract.

Working hours and pay

Minimum 40 hours per week (can be up to 50 hours). Work is following planned shifts. Some weekend work can occur.

Swedish Self Employment recruitment (expected fiscal expenses 37% – depending on annual income level – once long-term usual fiscal charge by deductions reduced to 30% when resident).

Qualifications

Overall assessment of positive details such as:

• At least one year of experience in pig farming.
• Experience with artificial insemination, vaccinations, and cleaning pig pens.
• Willingness to commit to a long-term contract.
• No holiday leave during the first six months of employment.
• Fair and communicative English
• Drivers licence B
• Experience with the tractor is a plus
• Experience animals in particular pigs
• Experience in repair of the feeding facilities and
• Equipment is a plus
• Positive to teamwork
• Positive to physical work
• Having a good health condition

Candidate profile

A candidate who has experience in pig farming works with animals and who has experience moving pigs (sow and piglets), giving vaccinations and doing castrations. Candidate able to work in a team and alone when needed.

Selection process

1

CV assessment

Assessment is done from CV in English, followed by a possible online interview.

2

3

Regular contract

If approved after the probationary period, a regular self-employed contract commences.

Tasks

Daily routine work with pig production under some supervision (scraping, strewing, feeding, washing, general care and maintenance of pigs (sow and piglets) including vaccination and castrations when needed).

The ultimate client

Established medium large pig farm with about 5 staff (female and male aged 20 to 56). Swedish manager.

Accommodation

Accommodation follows Dolphin Group’s minimum standards including WIFI available. Individual bedrooms and shared kitchen and toilets.

The accommodation is in proximity to the workplace with good standards. Internet WIFI is available. The car is available for essential use. The closest supermarket, ATM and pharmacy are 2 km away.

Bed cloth PROVIDED by the client. Work clothes PROVIDED by the client

Paid travel to and from country of origin at arrival and departure by Dolphin Group Company at assignment less than a year (not paid break travel during assignment).

• Offered Swedish Self Employment as a partner with assistance to get registered and filing to authorities.
• Support by Dolphin internal staff for administration, travel and miscellaneous details.
• Candidate must have a full passport (not only national ID).