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
Shepherd/Stockperson
We're recruiting for a Shepherd/Stockperson for a farm in Devon, EX13.
An exciting new job vacancy has arisen on a 800-acre family farm.
Our client operates a closed flock of performance-recorded Lleyn ewes and ewe lambs, which have been part of the AHDB Challenge sheep project for the last 7 years.
They use Eid with TGM Select Sheepware, along with a Tru-Test XR5000, to collect and manage data and work closely with vets to drive the flock's performance and production forward.
They finish beef cattle, alongside a herd of suckler cows and calves.
Person specifications:
- Enthusiastic and passionate about livestock
- Exceptional animal husbandry skills
- Further training (if required) is offered
- Own working dog would be an advantage, or the ability to use a dog or willingness to learn is essential
- Ability to drive a tractor/JCB, quad bike and shepherd/trailer licence preferable
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum DOE
Plus:
- Pension
- 28 days holiday
- Bacon sandwich on a Friday morning
- Farm Christmas party
- Accommodation
Accommodation:
A local family house in the village at £700 P/M plus bills.
Or
Parkhome onsite at £75 per week plus bills for a single person or a couple.
Hours:
- 07:30 - 18:00 Monday to Friday and every other Saturday
- Could be flexible on days
- Could be flexible on times
Featured Candidate
Farm Worker
Our candidate is looking for a new job in agriculture.
With over 20 years’ experience in farming sheep and suckler herds with finishing stores to a high standard, weanlings going into the factory at fourteen months old off their mothers. Has run Board Bia-approved, keeping all our animals tagged, all medicines recorded, and fertilisers. Also holding a position on uncle’s farm during the calving season, including taking his calves and feeding them. Has maintained sheds, fencing, and machinery to a high standard. Also does tractor parts sales, so has great knowledge of mechanics for most farming machinery.