We're recruiting for a part-time Pig Stockperson in Bedfordshire, MK45.

You will work on a modern straw-based indoor piggery. The unit consists of 2 naturally ventilated sheds, rearing high-health breeding gilts on contract from 4 to 21 weeks old in a continuous-flow system.

Job Description:

The job will entail assisting the Senior Stockperson with the daily routine, plus any of the following:

• Husbandry and medication
• Vaccinations
• Movements
• Selection
• Cleaning and disinfecting of pens and equipment
• Assistance with record keeping and day-to-day administration
• Maintenance jobs

Person specifications:

• Pig experience is preferred but not essential; on-the-job training will be provided
• Must be enthusiastic with a good work ethic
• Must have the highest standards of pig health and welfare

Salary: Competitive DOE

Benefits:

• 31 days holiday per year, including bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Overtime
• Workplace pension

Hours:

• Part-time: a minimum of two days per week, 08:00 – 17:00, but may vary; days TBD
• Working every other weekend: hours would be approximately between 08:00 – 12:00
• Cover holidays where possible

Accommodation is not available. Candidates must commute to MK45.

Because of the nature of our production system, the candidate must have no contact with other pigs while working here. Our client has a strict policy that anyone entering the pig unit must be free of pig contact for 72 hours, so please do not apply if you are in regular contact with other pigs.