Temporary Pig Farm Worker
| Posting date: | 13 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Hourly rate: From £12 per hour (DOE), plus free accommodation and daily travel to the farm and home. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 July 2024 |
| Location: | Dorset, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Ref 1569 Dorset |
Summary
We are looking to recruit a pig stockperson to provide temporary cover for an indoor breeding unit in Dorset (DT2).
We are looking for someone reliable, a good team player, flexible, conscientious, and caring about the animals.
This temporary position is not just a job; it's a stepping stone to a promising career in pig farming. With the potential to transition into a permanent role, it offers stability, growth, and the opportunity to make a real impact in the pig unit.
Duties could include, depending on experience:
Working with dry sows
Artificial Insemination
Farrowing
Moving Pigs
Weaning piglets
Fallen stock removal
Identification of illness
Administering vaccinations and medicine
Practicing good biosecurity
Accurate record keeping
The unit needs a seasoned professional with hands-on experience in pig farming. The ideal candidate should be ready to hit the ground running and ensure a seamless continuation of our operations.
Hourly rate: From £12 per hour (DOE), plus free accommodation and daily travel to the farm and home.
Start date: June to Sept 2024 (Full-time).
If not local, free accommodation is provided.
The chosen applicant is expected to work every other weekend.
For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.
All applications are dealt with in strict confidence, and our applicant service is free. However, not all pig jobs make it to the website, so please consider sending your CV even if you don't see a suitable vacancy.
Currently, we can only accept applications from UK or EU nationals with the right to work in the UK.
We are looking for someone reliable, a good team player, flexible, conscientious, and caring about the animals.
This temporary position is not just a job; it's a stepping stone to a promising career in pig farming. With the potential to transition into a permanent role, it offers stability, growth, and the opportunity to make a real impact in the pig unit.
Duties could include, depending on experience:
Working with dry sows
Artificial Insemination
Farrowing
Moving Pigs
Weaning piglets
Fallen stock removal
Identification of illness
Administering vaccinations and medicine
Practicing good biosecurity
Accurate record keeping
The unit needs a seasoned professional with hands-on experience in pig farming. The ideal candidate should be ready to hit the ground running and ensure a seamless continuation of our operations.
Hourly rate: From £12 per hour (DOE), plus free accommodation and daily travel to the farm and home.
Start date: June to Sept 2024 (Full-time).
If not local, free accommodation is provided.
The chosen applicant is expected to work every other weekend.
For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.
All applications are dealt with in strict confidence, and our applicant service is free. However, not all pig jobs make it to the website, so please consider sending your CV even if you don't see a suitable vacancy.
Currently, we can only accept applications from UK or EU nationals with the right to work in the UK.