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 Unit Manager
We are recruiting for a Pig Unit Manager in Derbyshire, DE6.
The pig unit has recently been acquired and is now part of a family-run business with the vision and resources to invest significantly in both their facilities and employees.
They offer a comprehensive career development pathway for applicants seeking growth and advancement opportunities.
This unit is a 600-sow straw-based Breeding to Weaning unit, selling at 8 kg and is undergoing modernisation. The varied role on a three-weekly system will include serving, dry sow and farrowing house work, and you will work closely with the team to progress the unit.
This position is for a working, hands-on manager leading a team of four.
Person specifications:
- Excellent attention to detail and diligence
- Communicate and closely work alongside our pig production manager
- Good sow husbandry skills
- High passion for animal welfare
- Self-driven attributes
Salary guide: From £37,000+ DOE
Plus:
- A very nice 4-bed modern bungalow close to the site
- A workplace pension
Hours: Approx. 07:00 – 17:00, plus 10 hours every other weekend.
Featured Candidate
Sow Production Supervisor
Our candidate is looking for a job in the pig industry.
The Venezuelan national has lived and managed multiple pig farms in the USA for over five years. They are highly experienced in large-scale swine production, managing people, targets and welfare of numerous pig units.
They say that they are “A responsible and dedicated professional with 25+ years of experience in swine production and management, cattle and poultry farming. Motivated to continue to learn and grow as a professional. Increased maximum production capacity by 22% + in 3 sow farms. Lowered mortality in multiple growth finish sites to less than 2%.”