Barker Ross is currently recruiting on behalf of our client based in Waddingham, North Lincolnshire. The company is a modern pig breeder and grower, who have an exciting and rare opportunity for a Pig Livestock Farm Worker to join their 750 sow farm.
This is a permanent opportunity, working full time 40 hours per week. Alternate weekend working is required, but with Fridays off ahead of your weekend off (3 day weekend).
You may come from a farming background but will certainly have an empathy for working with animals and want to work with them, maintaining high standards of animal welfare.
Duties of the role will include:-
Feeding:
Prepare, measure, and distribute feed to pigs according to age, weight, and production stage. Monitor feed intake and animal behaviour to ensure proper nutrition, adjust rations as directed, and maintain cleanliness of feeders and feeding equipment.
Cleaning Out:
Clean and sanitize pig housing, pens, and alleyways by removing manure, waste, and soiled materials. Operate cleaning equipment such as pressure washers and manure systems to maintain a hygienic environment and reduce disease risk.
Bedding:
Provide, replace, and manage bedding materials to ensure animal comfort, warmth, and cleanliness. Monitor bedding conditions and remove wet or contaminated materials to support animal health and welfare.
Veterinary Health Tasks:
Assist with routine animal health care, including observing livestock for signs of illness, injury, or distress. Administer medications and vaccinations as instructed, support veterinary procedures, maintain health and treatment records, and follow biosecurity and animal welfare protocols.
On farm training and qualifications to industry standards is provided. Experience is welcomed, but full training will be provided so no prior experience is needed.
This is a great opportunity for someone who has a passion for working with animals and has recently completed relevant studies relating to farm management or agriculture, or for someone with previous livestock experience.
Please apply online in the first instance, send your CV to (url removed) or call Barker Ross Lincoln on (phone number removed) today!
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