Head of Farrowing in Norfolk
We are recruiting a Head of Farrowing for a farm in Norfolk, PE31. Our client is a family-run business established for over 30 years. They offer employees the opportunity to progress within a secure, innovative, multi-site business with an excellent working environment. The outdoor unit supplies 9 kilo piglets. Piglets are weaned at 5 weeks. All gilt replacements are produced in-house. They run two sites with 1,150 and 600 sows, respectively. The pigs are kept on grass and are fed in long troughs via Bachman auger feeders. They are Red Tractor and Freedom Food monitored. Job Description: Responsibility for a busy, well-equipped farrowing department Managing and motivating a small team of people Uphold a high standard of farm animal biosecurity, health, and welfare Accurate and tidy record keeping, both manually and electronically Daily maintenance of unit equipment and machinery Tractor and trailer driving Person Specifications: Must have pig and farrowing experience Excellent communication skills Strong leadership and the enthusiasm to be a team player A passion to generate high levels of performance and welfare Good standards of tidiness and personal organisation Good communication skills and a willingness to work closely with senior management Telehandler skills are an advantage, but training would be given Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 DOE Plus: Government stakeholder pension Bonus scheme 29 days holiday Possibility of a 3-bedroom semi-detached house (charge for ..... full job details .....
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