stock clerk Bedford, England
Job description
Pig Stockperson / Farm Labourer
Bedfordshire
White Rose Farms Ltd are specialists in breeding and rearing pigs to Red Tractor standards. We are part of industry leading food producer Cranswick plc, a progressive FTSE250 Company.
Multiple opportunities have arisen at our farm site in Bedfordshire. The farm is a breed to finish operation consisting of two modern units with state-of-the-art weaner and farrowing accommodation, plus two liquid fed finishing pig sites. The roles available cover general pig stockperson duties and farm labouring. You will be self-motivated and pro-active, without the need for close management. At times, you will be working on your own, managing your own time and developing a real sense of ownership. This is a great opportunity to join our fast paced ever growing business.
Main Duties:
- Working with pigs on an indoor unit to ensure their health and welfare is in accordance with Red Tractor Assured Standards, including: feeding, moving, vaccinating, handling the pigs and artificial insemination, in addition to farrowing house duties and gilt management
- Be responsible for the cleaning of the sow / gilt yards using specialist equipment
- Support staff to ensure that the unit is kept clean and tidy at all times and presentable to visitors with regular pressure washing being essential
- Working to high standards of animal welfare
- Operating farm machinery
You will need:
- Experience with livestock or an agricultural background is essential
- A keen interest in the pig industry and animal welfare
- Ability to prioritise and complete tasks with strong attention to detail
- Self-motivated with a good work ethic
- UK driving licence
- Basic IT skills (desirable)
Pay and benefits:
- Full time, permanent position available
- Competitive salary package (potential housing allowance)
- On and off farm training is provided, increasing your knowledge and experience in all areas of pig farming
- The shift pattern is Monday to Friday with alternate weekend work
- Access to the Cranswick discounts platform
- Enrolment onto our company pension scheme
- Option to join the Cranswick discounted share scheme
- Death in service insurance
- 24/7 helpline supporting your health and wellbeing
Closing date: 31/07/23
Please note that if a suitable candidate is found the closing date may be brought forward.
No Agencies
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/07/2023
