We are recruiting for a Pig Stockperson to join a well-established, family-run farming business in North Yorkshire, DL6.
They operate a 700-sow indoor farrow-to-finish unit alongside an arable enterprise, producing and milling much of its own feed using home-grown and purchased cereals.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team where high standards of pig welfare and stockmanship are central to the business.
About the Farm:
700-sow indoor farrow-to-finish unit
Sows housed on straw
Majority of growers and finishers kept in slatted buildings
Home-milled and mixed feed produced using home-grown and purchased cereals
Family-run farming business with both pig and arable enterprises
Team consists of 3 full-time staff, 2 part-time staff and the two owners
The breeding unit houses all of the sows and nursery pigs, along with approximately 25% of the finishing pigs. The remaining finishers are kept on a separate farm.
The Job:
Working in the farrowing houses
Processing litters
Piglet vaccinations
Fostering piglets
Daily health and welfare checks
Moving pigs between departments
Mucking out and bedding up
Pressure washing and maintaining clean accommodation
Assisting with general farm duties as required
About You:
Honest and reliable
Hard-working with good attention to detail
Passionate about high standards of animal welfare
Able to work well as part of a small team
Previous pig experience would be beneficial, particularly within farrowing, although applicants with the right attitude and willingness to learn will also be considered
Desirable Skills:
Telehandler experience is important
Tractor experience is advantageous but not essential
£14 – £17 per hour + OT dependent on experience and whether accommodation is required.
Accommodation available if required.
Hours
07:00 – 17:00 Monday/Thursday, 08 – 17:00 Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday
One weekend on, one weekend off
Weekend work is typically only 5–6 hours across the whole weekend.
If you are looking to join a progressive family farming business where you can make a real contribution and develop your career, we’d love to hear from you.
For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.
We handle all applications 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.
To apply for this job email your details to simon.withers@roadhogsrecruit.co.uk