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Assistant Farm Manager – Pig Breeding - Scottish Borders - £38, DOE + Accommodation
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Posted 12 February Salary £ per annum, Benefits: Accommodation LocationScotland Job type Discipline Agricultural & Farm Services, Farming ReferenceCL -
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Assistant Farm Manager – Pig Breeding
Assistant Farm Manager – Pig Breeding - Scottish Borders - £38, DOE + Accommodation
The Job:
An opportunity has become available for an Assistant Farm Manager to join a well run breeding pig unit in the Scottish Borders. This role will support the Farm Manager in the day to day running of the farm while helping to maintain high welfare, production and biosecurity standards. This position would suit someone with breeder unit experience who is looking to step up into a management role.
You will help manage the daily operations of the breeding unit and take responsibility when the Farm Manager is absent.
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting the day-to-day running of the breeding unit
- Monitoring herd performance and working towards production targets
- Carrying out AI and keeping accurate records
- Supporting the genetic breeding programme and gilt selection
- Feeding, moving and handling pigs
- Assisting with loading and culling decisions
- Recording production data (Pigvision / PICtraq)
- Maintaining high standards of health, welfare and biosecurity - Supporting vaccination programmes
- Ensuring Red Tractor and other assurance standards are met
- Monitoring equipment and reporting maintenance needs
- Promoting health & safety on farm
- Supporting and guiding team members
The Candidate:
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience working on a breeder pig unit
- Supervisory experience helpful but not essential
- Good understanding of pig welfare and biosecurity- Confident with record keeping
- Organised and reliable
- Positive attitude and able to lead by example
- Interest in genetics and herd performance beneficial
The Package:
- Salary up to £38, depending on experience
- Opportunity to step into a management role
- Supportive working environment
- Long-term career opportunity
- Static caravan