Pig Farm Manager
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,000 to £42,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Watton, Thetford |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cranswick Country Foods |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Date posted: January 6, 2026
Pay: £38,000.00 - £42,000.00 per year
Job description:
About Wayland Farms:
Wayland Farms Ltd are an award-winning pig production company who are passionate about breeding and nurturing the best pigs in the country. We form part of the successful Cranswick Plc., one of the largest food producers in Britain.
We are looking to hire a Unit Manager for a Breeding Unit in the Watton area.
Job requirements of a Unit Manager:
You will be responsible for managing the staff on the unit and ensuring the condition of the livestock is maintained at a high standard
You will be actively involved with all areas of the pig breeding unit in order to meet the business requirements
You will be responsible for managing the performance of the unit and reporting targets and maintain commercial focus while providing direction to the team
Feeding, moving and handling the pigs as well as stock counts and regular communication with the office and senior Managers
What you will need:
You must have your own transport
You must be flexible, lead by example in all that you do and support other colleagues/teams and management
You must be reliable and demonstrate good time keeping
Animal Welfare must be prioritised at all times, ensuring that the company codes of Practice and policies are adhered to
Previous practical experience with livestock is required and previous managerial experience is desirable
Pay and benefits:
Salary – £38-42k per annum
Pension – 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions
The shift pattern is Monday to Friday with alternate weekend work; total of 45 hours per week
Access to our 'Feed your Wellbeing' hub with a range of shopping, restaurant and entertainment discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted share scheme
Death in service insurance
Interested?:
Email a CV and covering letter, including the role you are applying for and your salary expectations to wfl.hr@cranswick.co.uk
Stay up-to-date with future Cranswick vacancies by joining our recruitment mailing list - https://forms.office.com/e/Yvxj2GHSA5
Pay: £38,000.00 - £42,000.00 per year
Job description:
About Wayland Farms:
Wayland Farms Ltd are an award-winning pig production company who are passionate about breeding and nurturing the best pigs in the country. We form part of the successful Cranswick Plc., one of the largest food producers in Britain.
We are looking to hire a Unit Manager for a Breeding Unit in the Watton area.
Job requirements of a Unit Manager:
You will be responsible for managing the staff on the unit and ensuring the condition of the livestock is maintained at a high standard
You will be actively involved with all areas of the pig breeding unit in order to meet the business requirements
You will be responsible for managing the performance of the unit and reporting targets and maintain commercial focus while providing direction to the team
Feeding, moving and handling the pigs as well as stock counts and regular communication with the office and senior Managers
What you will need:
You must have your own transport
You must be flexible, lead by example in all that you do and support other colleagues/teams and management
You must be reliable and demonstrate good time keeping
Animal Welfare must be prioritised at all times, ensuring that the company codes of Practice and policies are adhered to
Previous practical experience with livestock is required and previous managerial experience is desirable
Pay and benefits:
Salary – £38-42k per annum
Pension – 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions
The shift pattern is Monday to Friday with alternate weekend work; total of 45 hours per week
Access to our 'Feed your Wellbeing' hub with a range of shopping, restaurant and entertainment discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted share scheme
Death in service insurance
Interested?:
Email a CV and covering letter, including the role you are applying for and your salary expectations to wfl.hr@cranswick.co.uk
Stay up-to-date with future Cranswick vacancies by joining our recruitment mailing list - https://forms.office.com/e/Yvxj2GHSA5
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