We’re recruiting for a Senior Pig Stockperson or Assistant Farm Manager for a farm in Oxfordshire, OX17.
Our client is seeking a capable, welfare-driven Senior Stockperson or Assistant Farm Manager to join a small, dedicated team at a 350-sow nucleus unit. This role is well-suited to someone confident in livestock care and farrowing who enjoys responsibility and takes pride in improving standards and efficiency across the unit.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the manager with the day-to-day running of the unit
- Lead the farrowing department, ensuring high welfare, safety, and productivity
- Organise and support staff in all aspects of pig husbandry
- Maintain accurate and detailed data recording across departments
- Assist with updating working practices, vaccination protocols and farm procedures
- Provide training, guidance and clear communication to team members
- Conduct thorough site inductions for new starters and visitors
- Act as deputy in the manager’s absence, overseeing admin, livestock sales and smooth operation of the unit
- Contribute to ongoing improvements in safety, efficiency and welfare standards
- Carry out general maintenance tasks as required
About You
- Strong experience in pig husbandry; farrowing experience is highly advantageous
- Capable of leading areas of the unit and supporting staff when required
- Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping
- Confident with documentation and comfortable using digital tools (e.g., Excel)
- Good literacy, communication, and organisational skills
- Able to work independently or as part of a small, close-knit team
- Practical or maintenance skills are beneficial
- Committed to always maintaining high welfare standards
Salary: £30,000 – £38,000 DOE
Plus:
- 30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Enhanced company pension scheme
- Death in service insurance
- 24/7 health and wellbeing support
- Access to a discount platform
- Eligibility for a Share Save scheme
- On-site house available for the right candidate
For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd.
All applications are handled in strict confidence, and our applicant service is provided free of charge.
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