Pig Stockperson
Would you like to work on an exciting new pig enterprise, and be part of a wider mixed farm team? With also opportunities for training and development?
Bishop Burton Farm is a fully commercial farm and part of Bishop Burton College, consisting of arable, cattle, sheep and a pig enterprise to enhance the experience of our students.
We are seeking a pig stockperson to help on our brand new 300 sow breeding unit on the Bishop Burton College Farm. The chosen candidate, working alongside the pig unit manager, will undertake all routine tasks associated on a breeding to weaning unit. Working with fantastic facilities including a new farrowing facility and refurbished dry sow accommodation with a high level of automation. As a member of the wider farm team, this role will also include duties on the other farm enterprises when required.
The post holder will have the opportunity to have an influence on the future of the pig industry. Therefore, an aptitude to work with young people is vital as well as the ability to communicate effectively.
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Bishop Burton College/Riseholme College promote equality and diversity ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. It is essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Christmas closure days – additional to holiday entitlement
- Free eye tests
The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this role is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
If you have any queries please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.uk or telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: 26/05/2024
Interview date: TBC
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Bishop Burton College is committed to Equal Opportunities for all. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
