Farm Livestock Person

Job Purpose :

Working within a farm team the Farm Stock Person will assist in the day to day running of a large scale modern breeding 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.
• Supporting within the breeding programme of pigs
• Farrowing of pigs which would include vaccinating, grading and batching
• Moving stock across the site when required
• General farms duties including good housekeeping practice
• Maintaining accurate Records of all appropriate information.
• Adherence to all site Health & Safety, environmental and technical policies and procedures.

Job Requirement : Essential

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 pace environment

Flexibility and willingness to learn

Basic English and maths

Ability to work overtime and weekends (rotating work pattern)

Desirable :

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

Salary : From £27,000.00 per year

Benefits :

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Referral programme

Schedule :

Day shift