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Whether you are looking for a start in the industry or looking for your next job – Roadhogs are here to help.

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We are the only pig industry recruitment specialists in the UK, and our experienced team has access to the right individuals to meet your staffing needs. Whether you need permanent or relief staff, we can source suitably qualified candidates from trainees through to highly experienced pig managers.
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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.

We are also pleased to offer training programs for entry-level and career changers of all ages looking to enter the Pig Industry with leading producers.  

Featured Vacancy

Senior Pig Stockperson

We're recruiting a Senior Pig Stockperson for a farm in Northamptonshire, NN6.

This award winning producer is a family farming business.

They have a high-health pig unit selling breeding stock across Europe and further afield, including recent flights to China and Africa.

Due to expansion and changing workloads, they have a full-time job opportunity. They are looking for enthusiastic individuals to assist with their experienced team.

They are ideally looking for someone with indoor breeding experience to head up their breeding department.

The role will involve: 

  • Day-to-day management of the breeding herd
  • Semen collection processing
  • Gilt synchronisation
  • AI
  • Data entry
  • Pregnancy scanning 
  • Feeding
  • General management of the sow herd

 

The right attitude is vital, but some indoor breeding experience would be advantageous. Commitment, organisation and good timekeeping are essential. Full training and assistance will be given, with room to develop and learn new skills.

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 DOE

Plus: 

  • Comprehensive company pension scheme
  • Optional health insurance
  • 23 days plus bank holidays (holiday in lieu of BH's worked), so 31 days per year
  • Christmas Bonus scheme

Housing: 

A modern 2-bedroom mobile home (master bedroom ensuite), with private decking, gas central heating, and a shared laundry area, in a private area and not near the pig farm, could be provided as part of the employment. Bills not be included. 

The initial package will be based on experience with room to increase as skills develop.

Hours:

  • Standard hours are 39 hours a week 
  • 07:30 - 16:30 plus one night check a week
  • 1-in-3 weekends (07:30 - 12:00)

Reference:
1470

Unit Size:
tbc

Location:
NN6

Featured Candidate

Entry-Level Pig Stockperson

Our candidate is looking to enter the Pig Industry.

They have gained some work experience with livestock, including pigs, poultry, sheep and goats. Previous to that, they were an adult care worker.

They consider themselves enthusiastic, hardworking and an avid learner looking for a career change in pig farming.

This individual would suit an entry-level Pig Stockperson role with accommodation anywhere in the UK.

Reference: Nov 10

Location:
UK

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