Job description
Pig Farm Manager
Pig Farm Manager (Progression Role) - Ireland (Multiple Locations) - €38,000–€45,000 + Accommodation
The Job:
A opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pig Stockperson or Supervisor to step into a Pig Farm Manager (progression role) within a well established pig production business.
This is a hands on position based on a modern 1,300 sow indoor unit, offering a clear and structured pathway into a full Farm Production Manager role. You will be heavily involved in daily operations while developing your management, leadership and commercial skills.
Key responsibilities include:
Production & Performance
- Supporting the full pig production cycle across the unit
- Monitoring herd performance, growth rates, and efficiency
- Assisting with daily routines and achieving production targets
Animal Health & Welfare
- Carrying out daily health checks and treatments
- Supporting vaccination programmes and veterinary visits
- Maintaining high standards of animal welfare
Team Leadership
- Assisting in managing and supporting a team of 8+ staff
- Supporting rotas, task allocation, and staff training
- Progressively taking on more leadership responsibility
Farm Operations
- Supporting maintenance of buildings, machinery, and equipment
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety and welfare standards
- Assisting with audits and inspections
Records & Reporting
- Maintaining accurate production and medicine records
- Monitoring KPIs and reporting to senior management
The Company:
A progressive and growing pig production business operating modern indoor units, with a strong focus on performance, animal welfare, and staff development. The business offers clear career pathways and long-term opportunities within the sector.
The Candidate:
- Proven experience in pig farming
- Ideally from a senior stockperson or supervisory background
- Ambition to progress into a management role
- Strong work ethic and good communication skills
- Committed to high welfare and farm standards
- Experience within large-scale indoor pig units advantageous
- Previous exposure to staff supervision or training beneficial
The Package
- Salary €38,000–€45,000 DOE
- Single-occupancy accommodation included
- Structured training and mentoring programme
- Clear progression to Farm Production Manager
- Long-term, stable role within a growing business
Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, GHartwell@agriRS.co.uk.
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