Pig Stockperson — Bilshorpe
Job Description:
Location: Rufford, Nottinghamshire Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Pattern: Monday to Friday with alternate weekends
About the Role
At Wold Farms Ltd, a subsidiary of Cranswick, we are a leading player in the UK's agricultural sector, breeding and rearing pigs to RSPCA Assured standards.
An opportunity has arisen at our outdoor unit for a Pig Stockperson to join the team. This is a great opportunity for the right person to join our fast-paced ever-growing business with a bright future.
Key Responsibilities
· Feeding, moving and handling the pigs
· Loading and unload pigs as required by the unit’s production system
· Ensuring that animal welfare is in accordance with Company policies (Red Tractor Assured Standards)
· Ensuring that the five freedoms in respect of animal welfare are followed
· Adhering to Company Codes of Practice and Policies at all times
· Ensuring that all Feed Systems/Water systems and all other equipment is in good working order and fixing faults and report any defects immediately to your Line Manager
· Reporting any site damage immediately to the Line Manager
· Understanding the importance of biosecurity and security of the unit
· Ensuring that the unit is always kept clean and tidy and presentable to visitors with regular pressure washing being essential
· Where applicable, ensuring all buildings and compounds are secured out of working hours
About You
· Experience with livestock or an agricultural background would be advantageous, but not essential
· Ability to prioritise and complete tasks fully with strong attention to detail is a must
· Self-motivated, possess a strong work ethic, and strive to go above and beyond expectations
Pay and Benefits
· Competitive salary depending on experience
· 30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
· Enhanced company pension scheme
· Death in service insurance
· 24/7 health and wellbeing support
· Access to the Cranswick discounts platform
· Eligibility for the Cranswick Share Save scheme
· Free on-site parking
· Comprehensive on and off-farm training to enhance your expertise in all aspects of pig farming
· Monday to Friday shift pattern with alternate weekend work
· All company workwear and showering facilities provided