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
We’re recruiting a Pig Stockperson to join an indoor/outdoor pig enterprise in West Yorkshire, LS22.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with commercial pig experience who wants to develop their skills and take on more responsibility; we'll also consider candidates with less experience but a with genuine interest in pig production and a willingness to learn.
The Role:
Working alongside an experienced team, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of an 850-sow unit, taking the pigs through to 7-kilo weaners.
The unit operates a batch system, with dry sows indoors and farrowing outdoors.
You will be supported by an experienced team and given the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills. For the right person, there is also scope to take on additional responsibility and progress within the business.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain high standards, work as part of a team and always keep pig welfare at the heart of everything they do.
Person Specification:
- Commercial pig experience is preferred, but less experienced candidates are welcome to apply
- A genuine interest in pig production and animal welfare
- Good stockmanship and a willingness to learn
- Good attention to detail and a methodical approach
- Reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team
- Good time-management and organisational skills
- A proactive attitude and willingness to develop
- High welfare standards and an ability to identify potential issues
- A desire to build a long-term career within the pig industry
Whether you are an experienced Pig Stockperson ready for your next challenge or someone with less experience looking for the opportunity to develop, we would be very interested in hearing from you.
Salary: £32,000 – £38,000 p/a DOE
Accommodation is not available, so candidates must be able to commute to the LS22 area of West Yorkshire.
Featured Candidate
Pig Unit Manager
Our candidate is seeking a new role in the pig industry.
They have worked on British pig farms for 14 years, covering all aspects of the operation, from feeding to serving and farrowing, staff management, and report writing as a manager.
They describe themselves as having strong interpersonal skills, a high technical standards, and good management skills. They are a committed team player and a self-motivated, hard-working employee.