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Pig Farming - Health & Welfare Officer

Prestige Recruitment Specialists
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN1 1TT, England

Salary

£40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan

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  • Wold Farms Ltd is seeking a Fields Person for a permanent full-time position in North Lincolnshire with a competitive salary discussed upon application.
  • The role involves ensuring the health, welfare, and movement of pigs across various farms, while building relationships with contract growers and finishers.
  • Candidates must have experience handling livestock, a strong interest in the pig industry, and excellent communication skills.
  • The position requires the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks, along with a full UK driving license for travel between farm locations.
  • Working hours are 45 hours per week, and the role offers benefits such as a company vehicle, pension scheme, and access to a discount platform.

Fields Person - North Lincolnshire

Competitive Salary (discussed upon application)

45 Hour working week (hours discussed upon interview)

Permanent Full Time Position

Wold Farms Ltd Rearing & Finishing have farms located in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and the Midlands. We are part of industry leading food producer Cranswick plc and due to business expansion, an exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Fields Person to join the busy Wold Farms team.

This position will be working within the existing team ensuring smooth running of pig health, welfare & movements across the farming business.

Main Duties:

  • Building and maintaining strong working relationships with our contract growers and finishers.
  • Assisting with stock movements and advising on pig selection for slaughter ensuring they meet the target weight and quality.
  • Ensuring the day-to-day health of livestock is in line with RSPCA assurance standards and Company policy, advising when required.
  • Communication with the production team on a regular basis to ensure smooth running of all operations.

You will need:

  • Experience with handling livestock and a keen interest in the pig industry and animal welfare is essential for this role.
  • Ability to prioritise and complete tasks fully with strong attention to detail is a must.
  • The ability to work remotely with minimal supervision.
  • You must be a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a desire to exceed expectations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
  • Full UK Driving licence as travel between our farm locations is required.

Pay and benefits:

  • Full-time, permanent position available.
  • 45 hours a week, with working hours to be discussed at interview.
  • Competitive pay depending on experience.
  • Access to a company vehicle.
  • Access to the Cranswick discounts platform.
  • Enrolment onto our company pension scheme, enhanced contributions available after qualifying period.
  • Option to join the Cranswick discounted share scheme.
  • Death in service insurance.
  • 24/7 helpline supporting your health and wellbeing.

Internal applicants - must make their line manager aware before applying.

If you are interested and meet the above criteria, please send your CV to (url removed) or call the Commercial team on (phone number removed) if you have any queries

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