Pig Stockperson in Norfolk
You will play an important role in maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare and herd health for a nationally leading pig business.
Working as part of an experienced team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day care of breeding pigs and piglets. You will receive full support from your manager and have access to modern, well-maintained equipment and tractors.
If you're experienced, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your pig farming career.
About the Business:This is a family-run business operating a number of breeding and finishing units across Norfolk, Suffolk and Lincolnshire.
Your Responsibilities:- Maintain high standards of animal welfare at all times
- Provide excellent day-to-day care for the pigs
- Feed livestock using a trailed feeder, tote bin and scoop
- Carry out daily health checks and provide treatment when required
- Maintain electric fencing to ensure the safety of both livestock and the public
- Strim around electric fencing to prevent unwanted earthing
- Support with the wider maintenance of the farm to ensure excellent presentation standards and a safe working environment
- Wash and clean tents and huts between batches to maintain high standards of biosecurity
- Carry out artificial insemination of breeding stock
- Escort gilts and sows to the service hub
- Assist with the culling and preparation of sows, boars, weaners and piglets for transport when required
- Follow all company procedures and Health & Safety requirements
- Attend mandatory training sessions
- Carry out other duties as required, according to your skills and capabilities
- A positive, can-do attitude
- A genuine commitment to high standards of animal welfare
- Good attention to detail
- A self-motivated and proactive approach
- Pride in the quality of their work
- The ability to work well as part of a team
- A willingness to learn and develop their skills
- Previous commercial pig experience would be an advantage
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Paid annual leave, pension and PPE.
No accommodation is provided, so you need to be in the North Norfolk region.
Currently, we can only accept applications from UK or EU nationals with the right to work in the UK.
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