Gap Personnel are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of a leading agricultural business for a Pig Farm Technician based near Market Rasen, Lincolnshire. This role offers the opportunity to work within a specialist livestock environment, supporting daily operations on a pig breeding unit while maintaining high standards of animal welfare and farm biosecurity.
As a Boar Technician, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient collection of semen from boars, following strict animal welfare and hygiene procedures. You will also help move approximately 200 pigs to and from the collection yard as part of the routine schedule.
Hours
Monday - Friday, with weekend working (flexibility required)
Pay
£12.21
Key Responsibilities
• Collect semen from boars in accordance with set protocols
• Assist with preparing and maintaining the collection area
• Move pigs between housing units and the collection yard (requires physical stamina)
• Monitor animal behaviour and welfare throughout the process
• Maintain accurate records of collections and observations
• Clean and disinfect equipment and work areas to ensure high biosecurity standards About You • Experience working with livestock (pigs preferred but not essential)
• Confidence working around large animals
• Good physical fitness - the role involves strenuous manual tasks
• Ability to follow procedures with attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team