Pig Farm Stockperson - Care & Welfare on a Modern Unit

Location: On site / Chilcompton, Radstock BA3 4RX, UK
job type: Permanent / Part-time
Sector and subsector: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Food Processing General
HourlyFixed salary:£ 13.00

This is an excellent opportunity to learn the fine arts of finishing pigs on a modern, award winning unit (2024 NPA Finisher of the Year).

Job Purpose

Working within a farm team the Farm Stock Person will assist in the day to day running of a unit.

Key Responsibilities

• General animal welfare of the stock which would include inspections and observing of health issues.
• Ensuring feeding and watering of pigs across the site.
• Moving stock across the site when required
• General farms duties including good housekeeping practice which includes power washing
• Maintaining accurate Records of all appropriate information.
• Adherence to all site Health & Safety, environmental and technical policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

• Understanding of animal welfare and hygiene practices
• Positive can-do attitude is essential along with the ability to work to a high standard without supervision.
• Caring, passionate, driven, enthusiastic, competent individual with excellent eye for detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Experience in working within a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and willingness to learn
• Basic English and maths
• Ability to work overtime and weekends (rotating work pattern)
• Previous experience in livestock skills and in dealing with the day to day running of a farm.
• Full Clean Driving licence

This document is designed for guidance only and is not exhaustive. Duties may change or be added and deleted to meet the changing requirements of the business.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Wage: From £13 per hour

Accommodation can be provided

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift