About Roadhogs
At Roadhogs we have been helping British and international pig farmers to recruit staff since 1990.
We have had the pleasure of sourcing many Permanent Staff of all abilities for our farmers and securing numerous applicants' careers.
We are the only pig farming recruiters in the UK offering a permanent and temporary Relief Cover service to our farmers.
For our applicants, we offer a free, confidential service with access to new opportunities, career advancement and the opportunity to join our Pig Specialist Relief Cover Team.
Featured Vacancy
Pig Stockperson Specialising in Mill/Mix Operation
We're recruiting for a Pig Stockperson Specialising in Mill/Mix Operation for a pig farm in Essex, CM5.
This role would suit someone who can commute to the CM5 area, enjoys variety, and is either a new entrant or an experienced farm worker.
Job description:
- Routine operation of the automated mill & mix system
- Moving 2-tonne bins using a modern masted forklift
- Feeding herd
- Moving pigs
- Feeding
- Mucking out and washing
- General farm work, including tractor work, maintenance and repairs
- Ensuring high standards of animal health and welfare across the pig unit
- Subject to completion of the correct external training, there is also the haulage of pigs from one farm to another using a truck and trailer
Person specifications:
- A good team player
- A positive approach and a can-do attitude
- The ability to think ahead, communicate effectively
- High levels of attention to detail
- High welfare standards
Full training will be provided for everything needed to succeed in this role, so those with less experience are encouraged to apply.
Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 DOE
Plus:
- Phone
- Company clothing
- Generous annual leave of 31 days - 27 working days and 4 bank holidays, whilst the other 4 bank holidays are a short day but at full pay
- Good pension contribution of 5% employer and 3% employee, keeping more of the monthly earnings with the employee
Hours:
- 07:30-16:30 Monday to Friday
- Also working 1 weekend in 3, with each day being typically 3 hours
- Average of 42 hours per week when including weekends
Featured Candidate
Entry-Level Farm Worker
Our candidate is seeking a career change.
They spent much of my childhood helping a local farm with a wide range of practical, hands-on tasks, which built their confidence, resilience, and love for physical outdoor work. Although their professional career has been primarily office-based, they have always known that their true passion lies in working outdoors, around animals, and in roles that demand physical effort.
Now in their thirties, they are actively seeking a career change that aligns with these passions. They are not deterred by hard labour, long hours, or challenging weather conditions. While they do not have the formal experience many employers look for, they are a quick learner with strong practical instincts and a genuine eagerness to develop new skills.
They are more than willing to start in a part-time or trainee capacity until they are fully prepared for a full-time position.