Pig Farm Manager (Progression Role) - Ireland (Multiple Locations) - €38,000-€45,000 + Accommodation
Posted 6 hours 20 minutes ago by Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd
Pig Farm Manager
Pig Farm Manager (Progression Role) - Ireland (Multiple Locations) - €38,000-€45,000 + AccommodationThe 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
- Carrying out daily health checks and treatments
- Supporting vaccination programmes and veterinary visits
- Maintaining high standards of animal welfare
- Assisting in managing and supporting a team of 8+ staff
- Supporting rotas, task allocation, and staff training
- Progressively taking on more leadership responsibility
- Supporting maintenance of buildings, machinery, and equipment
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety and welfare standards
- Assisting with audits and inspections
- Maintaining accurate production and medicine records
- Monitoring KPIs and reporting to senior management
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
- Salary €38,000-€45,000DOE
- 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, .
Candidate Requirements All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.