Date posted: January 6, 2026
Pay: £38,000.00 - £42,000.00 per year
Job description
About Wayland Farms:
Wayland Farms Ltd are an award-winning pig production company who are passionate about breeding and nurturing the best pigs in the country. We form part of the successful Cranswick Plc., one of the largest food producers in Britain.
Unit Manager – Breeding Unit (Watton)
Job requirements of a Unit Manager
* Manage the staff on the unit and ensure the condition of the livestock is maintained at a high standard.
* Actively involve with all areas of the pig breeding unit to meet business requirements.
* Manage the performance of the unit and report targets, maintain commercial focus while providing direction to the team.
* Feed, move and handle the pigs as well as conduct stock counts and maintain regular communication with the office and senior managers.
What you will need
* You must have your own transport.
* You must be flexible, lead by example in all that you do, and support other colleagues/teams and management.
* You must be reliable and demonstrate good time‑keeping.
* Animal welfare must be prioritised at all times, ensuring that the company codes of practice and policies are adhered to.
* Previous practical experience with livestock is required and previous managerial experience is desirable.
Pay and benefits
* Salary – £38-42k per annum.
* Pension – 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions.
* Shift pattern: Monday to Friday with alternate weekend work; total of 45 hours per week.
* Access to our 'Feed your Wellbeing' hub with a range of shopping, restaurant and entertainment discounts.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Discounted share scheme.
* Death in service insurance.
Interested?
Email a CV and covering letter, including the role you are applying for and your salary expectations, to wfl.hr@cranswick.co.uk.
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