Breeding Unit Manager
Barker Ross Group · Gainsborough, England ·
Job Description Breeding Unit ManagerSalary: £50,000 + up to 10% bonus paid twice yearly + 3-bedroom company property + excellent benefits! Our client is a progressive, fifth-generation family farming business based in North Lincolnshire, combining traditional values with modern, sustainable and innovative food production.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Breeding Unit Manager to take responsibility for a successful 750-sow breeding unit, leading a strong team of six and managing all aspects of welfare, production, people, compliance and financial performance.
The RoleYou will take day-to-day responsibility for the breeding unit, ensuring consistently high standards of animal welfare and production performance. Duties will include: Leading, motivating and developing the unit teamManaging breeding performance from service through to farrowing and weaningMonitoring herd health, vaccination, treatments and medicine recordsMaintaining excellent biosecurity and Red Tractor compliance standardsMonitoring production data, stock records and unit performance against targetsManaging feed, supplies, maintenance and site resourcesOrganising staff rotas, weekend cover and daily work routinesWorking closely with senior management, vets and other internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvementManaging the unit budget and contributing to wider pig production strategyAbout YouThe successful candidate will have: Proven experience managing a pig breeding unitStrong knowledge across all stages of breeding production, including service, farrowing and weaningExcellent understanding of pig welfare, behaviour, herd health and biosecurityPrevious experience leading and managing a teamStrong organisational, communication and problem-solving skillsConfidence using herd management systems, spreadsheets and routine reporting toolsA proactive approach with the ability to identify issues and deliver sustainable improvementsPackage & Benefits£50,000 salaryBonus structure of up to 10% of salary paid twice yearlyCompany 3-bedroom propertyCompany car scheme29 days' holiday, including bank holidays, increasing with service by up to 5 additional daysCompany phone and laptopHealthcare scheme and life assuranceWorkplace pensionCompany discounts and full staff benefits packageFunded in-house and industry training opportunitiesWorking PatternThis role operates on a two-week rota: Week 1: Monday to Thursday, 7:00am-4:00pmWeek 2: Monday to Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm, plus Saturday & Sunday approximately 7:00am-11:00am.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pig professional looking to take ownership of a high-performing breeding unit within a growing and forward-thinking agricultural business.
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