Job description

About Wayland Farms:

Wayland Farms Ltd are a pig production company who are passionate about breeding and nurturing the best pigs in the country. We form part of the successful Cranswick Plc., one of the largest food producers in Britain.

We are currently recruiting a Pig Stockperson in the Massingham, Norfolk Area

Job responsibilities of Pig Stockperson:

• You will be actively involved with all areas of the pig rearing cycle
• You will be based on our Breeding Unit at West Acre
• On a day to day basis this includes feeding, moving, and handling the pigs
• You will also maintain the condition and appearance of the farming unit

What you will need:

• You must always prioritise and adhere to animal welfare
• To be self-motivated, flexible and a great team player
• Our farms consist of teams 3-5 people, therefore you have got to be reliable and demonstrate good time keeping
• Experience with livestock or agricultural background
• To own transport to reach rural farm location

Pay and benefits:

• Salary – £24-28k depending on experience
• The shift pattern is Monday to Friday with alternate weekend work, total of 45 hours per week
• Pension – 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions
• Discounted share scheme
• Death in service insurance
• We recognise that to do a good job, you need good equipment and we invest in quality machinery and tools to help with this
• We provide both on and off farm training, increasing your knowledge and experience in all areas of pig farming

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £24,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Have you got your own transport to reach rural farm location?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person