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 £29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
On-site parking
Referral programme
Health cash-back plan
Health Insurance
Schedule:
Day shift