Pig and Poultry Stockperson
1 week ago
Pig and Poultry Stockperson
Roslin Nutrition Ltd (Gosford Estate, East Lothian)
Roslin Nutrition’s (RNL) mission is focussed around the formulation and manufacture of trial diets and the accomplishment of feedstuff evaluation studies with all classes of poultry and piglets for industry leading companies.
RNL originally operated as a spin out from The Roslin Institute, the premier UK Centre devoted to research on farm animals and the birthplace of the first cloned mammal, Dolly the sheep. However, following a successful management buy-out in February 2002, RNL moved into private ownership and became a completely independent contract research company.
Purpose of Job
We are currently looking for one highly motivated individual to take up the vacancy of Pig and Poultry Stockperson. This post is offered on a full time permanent basis of a 37 hour contracted week with weekend working on a rota basis. Working within a small team, the role will involve animal husbandry at our pig and poultry units and manufacturing bespoke pig and poultry diets in our on-site feed mill.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a high level of husbandry to pigs and poultry
- To feed, water and manage the health and environment of the animals daily
- General cleaning and maintenance of pig and poultry units
- Assist the mill manager with the manufacturing of study feed
- Working to study deadlines
- There will be weekend work associated with this post. Due to the nature of this work someone who lives locally to the farm would be preferred but not essential.
Job Requirements
Essential
- Physically capable of carrying out manual labour
- Flexible and adaptable, willing to work overtime when needed
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to follow strict procedures and H&S requirements
- Driving licence
Desirable
- Able to operate farm machinery, ie forklift and tractors
- Operating cleaning equipment such as pressure washers
- Familiar with husbandry of pigs and/or poultry
- Ability to record data accurately with good attention to detail
**Salary**: £7.41-£12.26 per hour
Expected hours: 37 per week
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
