We are recruiting for a Breeding Herd Pig Assistant for a farm in North Yorkshire, YO26.
The family-run business is well-established and has over forty years of experience in the pig industry. They operate a forward-thinking 400-sow unit with 1000 acres of arable farmed and contracted to support a varied team of five staff. Investment is returned to the farm business with a pig unit boasting a new ARM weaner and fattening sheds. They aim to reinvest in the breeder unit and run it as efficiently as possible while adhering to the highest animal welfare standards.
Job Description
Working on a three-weekly batch system with highly prolific sows boasting modern genetics
Farrowing house duties include assisted farrowing, cross-fostering, teething, tailing, and vaccinating
Record-keeping - keeping up-to-date with accurate data on farrowing, weaning and records to adhere to red tractor legislation, working alongside the farm office team.
AI – serving of gilts and sows
Fatteners – early shift once a week to load pigs for the abattoir
Power washing – regular washing as part of a team
General farm duties – driving of agricultural machinery and use of equipment
