16-Apr-
Field Officer - Edinburgh & Borders Area
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic self starter to join our team of Field Officers, to assist with the management of our contract pig rearing farms in the Edinburgh, Lothians and Borders areaThis is mobile role with responsibility for overseeing the operation and performance of Sofina Nursery & Finisher contract pig farms, ensuring compliance with Company standards in relation to animal health and welfare as well as overall performance.
Company Information
Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It’s a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact on the world.
With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13, employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, including Young’s Seafood and Karro Food Group.
At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will also have the opportunity to work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.
Sofina Foods has a 25 year history of excellence in the food industry and provides over million meals for the global market every year.
Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.
Key Accountabilities
1. To assist in the planning of shed filling & emptying in conjunction with the wider team.
2. To co-ordinate with the contract farmer in the setting up, organising & implementation of mucking out & washing courts
3. To ensure the counting of pigs on & off farm is correct & the associated paperwork is completed correctly & in a timely manner
4. To ensure livestock on all contract units are fed, watered & bedded correctly at all times
5. To ensure feed & consumables are ordered in a timely manner.
6. To actively support contract farmers to reach and maintain performance targets set by the Sofina business
7. To regularly update your line manager on the performance of the contract farms.
8. To actively support contract farmers to attain the welfare standards set by Sofina Foods Ltd
9. To assist with selection & marking of finished pigs to achieve required optimum weights & minimise penalties for weight & probe
10. To complete and return all documentation as required by company protocol
11. To assist with the training and development of others where appropriate
Skills and Experience Required
12. A background in agriculture & good farming practice would be an advantage
13. Previous experience working with livestock desirable but not essential
14. Co-ordination of logistics in a multi-site operation would be an advantage
Benefits
15. Online Benefits Hub
16. Life insurance
17. Company pension
18. Referral programme
19. Health & wellbeing programme
Location
Scottish Border
Hours of Work
08:30-17:00 (M-F)
Company
Sofina Foods
Country
UK
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Field Officer - Edinburgh & Borders Area | Sofina Foods