Senior Stockperson / Assistant Farm Manager
Posted 14 hours 51 minutes ago by Cranswick plc
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday with alternate weekends
We are seeking a capable and welfare-driven Senior Stockperson / Assistant Farm Manager to join a small, dedicated team on 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
- Strong experience in pig husbandry; farrowing experience 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 beneficial
- Committed to always maintaining high welfare standards
- A senior role within a progressive nucleus unit
- Supportive, experienced team environment
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- 30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Enhanced company pension scheme
- Death in service insurance
- 24/7 health and wellbeing support
- Access to the Cranswick discounts platform
- Eligibility for the Cranswick Share Save scheme
- On-site house available for the right candidate
A full job description is available upon request. Salary to be discussed at interview stage.
To apply, please submit your covering letter and CV to:
Closing date: 18 th December 2025. Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.