Part-Time Boar Technician in Northumberland
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £12.40 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | From £12.40+ per hour DOE |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Northumberland, North East England |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Ref 1811 Northumberland |
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We're recruiting for a part-time Boar Technician to join a unit in Northumberland, TD12.
This is a hands-on, physically demanding role that plays a vital part in supporting the business's high-quality breeding operations.
About the Role
As a Boar Technician, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient collection of semen from boars, following strict animal welfare and hygiene procedures. You will also help move approximately 200 pigs to and from the collection yard as part of the routine schedule.
You don't necessarily have to have pig experience, but you have to be used to heavy work, as it involves moving the pigs around a lot.
Key Responsibilities
Collect semen from boars in accordance with set protocols
Assist with preparing and maintaining the collection area
Move pigs between housing units and the collection yard (requires physical stamina)
Monitor animal behaviour and welfare throughout the process
Maintain accurate records of collections and observations
Clean and disinfect equipment and work areas to ensure high biosecurity standards
Person specifications
Experience working with livestock (pigs preferred but not essential)
Confidence working around large animals
Good physical fitness — the role involves strenuous manual tasks
Ability to follow procedures with attention to detail
Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team
Salary: From £12.40+ DOE
Hours
Part-time, Thursday and Fridays 7am to 5pm
Weekend work required
Some flexibility may be required depending on farm needs
For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.
All applications are dealt with in strict confidence, and our applicant service is free.
Currently, we can only accept applications from UK or EU nationals with the right to work in the UK.
This is a hands-on, physically demanding role that plays a vital part in supporting the business's high-quality breeding operations.
About the Role
As a Boar Technician, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient collection of semen from boars, following strict animal welfare and hygiene procedures. You will also help move approximately 200 pigs to and from the collection yard as part of the routine schedule.
You don't necessarily have to have pig experience, but you have to be used to heavy work, as it involves moving the pigs around a lot.
Key Responsibilities
Collect semen from boars in accordance with set protocols
Assist with preparing and maintaining the collection area
Move pigs between housing units and the collection yard (requires physical stamina)
Monitor animal behaviour and welfare throughout the process
Maintain accurate records of collections and observations
Clean and disinfect equipment and work areas to ensure high biosecurity standards
Person specifications
Experience working with livestock (pigs preferred but not essential)
Confidence working around large animals
Good physical fitness — the role involves strenuous manual tasks
Ability to follow procedures with attention to detail
Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team
Salary: From £12.40+ DOE
Hours
Part-time, Thursday and Fridays 7am to 5pm
Weekend work required
Some flexibility may be required depending on farm needs
For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.
All applications are dealt with in strict confidence, and our applicant service is free.
Currently, we can only accept applications from UK or EU nationals with the right to work in the UK.