Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Assistant Manager to join our team.
This role is essential for maintaining the functionality and efficiency of our day-to-day operations, keeping a high level of animal welfare & productivity on the farm.
Deputising on a daily basis to the unit manager but capable of taking charge when the need arises (holidays/sickness etc.).
The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in outdoor pig production and an ability to manage a small team efficiently. They will need self-motivation, a desire to succeed, and the potential to progress, as promotion within the business is highly likely.
We offer a competitive salary, paid holiday, and inclusion in the company bonus scheme as well as providing a workplace pension.
We are a well-run, forward-thinking modern company with several units covering North Norfolk & Suffolk. Animal welfare is at the heart of our business and we are a red tractor accredited producer.
These are all outdoor herds, so you will need to be happy to work outdoors in all weather. Protective clothing will be provided for you.
Your duties will include but are not limited to:
* Feeding sows
* Strawing up huts
* Moving sows
* Weaning piglets
* Fallen stock removal
* Artificial insemination
* Identification of illness
* Administering vaccinations and medicine
* Practicing good bio-security
* Accurate record keeping
* Deputising for the manager
Salary: Starts at £27,000 but is negotiable, depending on age & experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Additional pay:
* Performance-related bonus
Benefits:
* Workplace pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Alternate Weekends (circa 4.5 hours each day)
Pay: £27,000.00-£29,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Assistant manager experience: 3 years (required)
* Pig Farming: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Experienced Assistant Manager - outdoor pig breeding unit Suffolk
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