At a Glance
- Tasks: Collect semen from boars and ensure animal welfare while moving pigs.
- Company: Leading agricultural firm blending traditional and modern farming practices.
- Benefits: 30 days holiday, enhanced pension, health support, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Full-time hours with excellent career development in pig farming.
- Why this job: Join a vital role in sustainable farming and make a difference in animal care.
- Qualifications: Experience with livestock preferred; physical fitness and attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Overview
We're recruiting for a Boar Technician to join a unit in Lincolnshire (LN7).
Our client is a leading player in the UK's agricultural sector, dedicated to integrating traditional farming practices with modern, sustainable methods.
As a Boar Technician, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient collection of semen from boars, following strict animal welfare and hygiene procedures.
You will also help move approximately 200 pigs to and from the collection yard as part of the routine schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect semen from boars in accordance with set protocols
- Assist with preparing and maintaining the collection area
- Move pigs between housing units and the collection yard (requires physical stamina)
- Monitor animal behaviour and welfare throughout the process
- Maintain accurate records of collections and observations
- Clean and disinfect equipment and work areas to ensure high biosecurity standards
About You
- Experience working with livestock (pigs preferred but not essential)
- Confidence working around large animals
- Good physical fitness - the role involves strenuous manual tasks
- Ability to follow procedures with attention to detail
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team
- Salary
- Competitive DOE
Benefits
- 30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Enhanced company pension scheme
- Death in service insurance
- 24/7 health and wellbeing support
- Access to the discounts platform
- Eligibility for the Share Save scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Comprehensive on and off-farm training to enhance your expertise in all aspects of pig farming
- All company workwear and showering facilities are provided
- Hours
- Full-time position
- Monday to Friday
- 39-hour contract
Commute: No accommodation is provided; you must be able to commute to LN7.
Eligibility: We can only accept applications from UK or EU nationals with the right to work in the UK.
All applications are dealt with in strict confidence, and our applicant service is free.
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