Pig Unit Assistant

The Pig Unit Assistant at Sparsholt College helps run a high-welfare, commercial-standard pig enterprise. Key duties involve daily stock husbandry, maintaining biosecurity, and supervising students during practical demonstrations. This dual-focused role balances modern farming practices with teaching the next generation of agricultural professionals. Core Responsibilities: 1. Pig Husbandry

• Execute daily stock tasks including feeding, breeding, farrowing, health monitoring, weighing, and sorting.
• Maintain rigorous biosecurity and hygiene standards across all accommodation areas.
• Ensure farm assurance standards and strict environmental regulations are consistently met.
• Assist in ordering feed, managing stock levels, and undertaking essential estate/facility maintenance (e.g., fencing, housing repairs)., Supervise, mentor, and guide Agriculture and Animal Management students during practical on-farm duties and demonstrations.
• Collaborate with academic staff to deliver experiential learning linked to the curriculum.
• Act as a role model, adhering to professional standards and strict health and safety protocols while students are on the unit.
3. General Farm Duties
• Assist with recording of physical and financial data related to the operation of our farm business
• Provide wider support across the College Farm as required, including relief duties for other livestock (e.g., dairy, sheep) or machinery operations.
  
  Experience: Hands-on experience working on a commercial pig unit would be advantageous, with a solid understanding of modern, high-welfare pig production.
• Education/Qualifications: Ideally Level 3 qualification (or higher) in Agriculture, Animal Management, or a related land-based subject.
• Training: Ideally have relevant training / hold qualifications in Telehandler, Tractor, PA1/PA6
• Communication Skills: Ability to instruct and inspire college students
• Health and Safety: must maintain and follow safety and safeguarding standards at all times, and demonstrate excellent levels of Animal Welfare.
• General: Must hold a full UK driving license, have a proactive and adaptable approach to work and be flexible to participate in our rota-based farm hours
  
  If you're passionate about farming, and have the qualifications and experience that we're looking for, we want to hear from you! Apply now and make a lasting impact!
College Benefits:
• Eligibility to join the NEST Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Occupational Sick Pay & Maternity Pay schemes
• Flexible Working Policy
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-campus gym at Sparsholt Campus
• Opportunity to purchase Sparsholt-grown produce: plants, fresh fruit & veg, fish, and game
• Discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus salon