Due to personal circumstances a position has become available working on an indoor 380 sow, farrow to finish unit in Northallerton, North Yorkshire.  The successful applicant will be working as part of a small team overseeing the day to day management of the breeding, farrowing, weaner and young grower pigs.  The pig unit is a part of a larger arable, beef and sheep family farm.

Experience in working with pigs and livestock is desirable but training will be offered where it is required.

Shared responsibilities include:

·         AI collection and processing

·         Sow Services and dry sow management

·         Farrowing house management

·         Feeding and care of all ages from sows through to growers of 12 weeks of age

·         Vaccinations and medication

·         Routine procedures on a weekly farrowing system

The applicant needs to be self-motivated and have a desire to work to a high standard of animal welfare whilst maintaining and improving the herd performance where necessary.

Normal hours are 7:30 to 5 Monday to Friday and feeding on alternate weekends.

Three-bedroom accommodation is available however this is not on site so transport will be required.

Competitive salary available paid weekly

Please contact Paul on 07740 786 377

Closing date for applications: 5pm Friday 17th June 2022