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 are recruiting for an indoor Pig Stockperson for a farm in County Tyrone, BT82.
Our client is a family-owned pig farming business in Co. Tyrone. They are investing in their facilities and looking for someone who wants to develop with the business, as there will be opportunities to take on additional responsibility and progress as the business continues to grow – in short, someone wanting a long-term career.
The site is a sow breeding unit currently with around 740 sows, keeping the pigs to around 8 weeks of age before they are moved to the home unit.
It is an indoor sow unit with around a 50/50 split between conventional farrowing housing and flexible farrowing housing, operating on a weekly batch system. The pig unit is mostly modern slatted housing with fan ventilation and WEDA wet-fed feeding.
Person specifications:
- Machinery and forklift experience would be beneficial, but training can be provided
- This position would suit someone with some commercial pig farming experience, particularly on breeding units, although a motivated person with the right attitude and willingness to learn could also be considered.
- Power washing abilities
- Computer literacy for feed computer and performance recording app
- Keenness to grow with the business
- High welfare standard
- Passion for farming, taking pride in their work
Salary guide: £15.00- £16.50 per hour, DOE
Benefits:
- Overtime
- A three-bed on-farm bungalow (rented as an entire property or on a shared basis, subject to availability)
- Canteen and shower facilities
- All training can be provided
- Boots, overalls and waterproofs are provided
- Christmas party
- Monthly KPI performance bonus
- A workplace pension
- 28 days holidays
Hours:
- Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00
- Staff work one weekend in every two on a rota basis, with two short evening shifts each week shared between the team to cover farrowing and fostering duties
Featured Candidate
Farm Worker
Our candidate is seeking a new role in agriculture.
They are a young Level 2 Technical Certificate in Agriculture graduate with a keen interest in livestock handling.
They are seeking a full-time role and have experience with cattle and sheep. They say that they are a hard-working individual, a fast learner and willing to learn any skills needed for the job.