Pig Stockperson

**Reference**
1303

**Location**
Suffolk IP24

**Job Type**
Full Time

**Driving Licence**
Yes

**Experience Required**
2+ years

**Salary**
£26k - £32k DOE

**Description**

**We are recruiting for an Outdoor Pig Stockperson for a farm in Suffolk (IP24).**:
They will be part of a team responsible for the day-to-day duties of a 750-sow breeding to weaning unit.

The farm has modern and well-maintained equipment and tractors, alongside good quality land.
- Feeding livestock (using either a trailed feeder or a tote bin and scoop)
- Checking all livestock every day for condition and health and treating those that require it
- Maintaining electric fencing to keep the general public and the livestock separated. This could include strimming to avoid unwanted earthing of the fence
- Washing tents and huts between batches to maintain proper biosecurity and keep the herd as healthy as possible
- Artificial insemination of breeding stock to include walking the gilts/sows to the service hub
- Cull sows, boars, and weaners/piglets are to be loaded onto HGV (or tractor-drawn) haulage when required
- Attend all mandatory training

**Salary guide: £26,000 - £32,000 DOE**:
The farm is looking for local applicants that can commute to IP24.

**Summary**:
**Farm Nature**
Outdoor

**Farm Size**
750 sows

**Accommodation**
No