Pig Stockperson
North Yorkshire (Scarborough)
White Rose Farms Ltd are based predominantly in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire breeding and rearing pigs to Red Tractor standards. We are part of industry leading food producer Cranswick plc, a progressive FTSE250 Company.
Multiple opportunities have arisen at our farm site in the Scarborough area. The farm is a high health nucleus unit within our pig breeding operation, that has undergone extensive refurbishment and expansion. The roles available cover general stockperson duties, farrowing house duties, pig nursey unit management and farm labouring. This is a great opportunity for the right person to join our fast paced ever growing business with a bright future.
Main Duties:
- Working with pigs on an indoor unit to ensure their health and wellbeing, including feeding, vaccinating moving and handling the pigs
- Loading and unloading pigs when required
- Working to high standards of animal welfare
- Farrowing house duties (DOE)
- Pig Nursey Unit Management (DOE)
- Maintaining the condition and appearance of the farm
- Operating farm machinery
You will need:
- Experience with livestock or an agricultural background is essential
- A keen interest in the pig industry and animal welfare
- Farrowing house experience (desirable)
- Ability to prioritise and complete tasks with strong attention to detail
- Self-motivation and a good work ethic
Due to the rural location your own transport is necessary
Pay and benefits:
- Full time, permanent position available
- Competitive pay - will be dependent on role and experience
- Overtime rate – depending on experience
- We provide both on and off farm training, increasing your knowledge and experience in all areas of pig farming
- The shift pattern is Monday to Friday with alternate weekend work
- Access to the Cranswick discounts platform
- Enrolment onto our company pension scheme
- Option to join the Cranswick discounted share scheme
- Death in service insurance
- 24/7 helpline supporting your health and wellbeing
Closing date: 28/07/23
Please note that if a suitable candidate is found the closing date may be brought forward.
No Agencies
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.55-£14.40 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 28/07/2023
