Pig Farm Assistant (Farrowing Attendant) Ireland

We are looking for skilled experienced and motivated Pig Farm Assistants with strong Farrowing experience to join our respected clients in Ireland.

This is a hands-on role primarily focused on the Farrowing and Breeding sections where you will play a key role in ensuring the health and welfare of sows and newborn piglets while maintaining high standards of productivity hygiene and biosecurity.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily duties in the Farrowing and Breeding units.
• Assist sows before during and after farrowing.
• Monitor farrowing progress and provide assistance when required.
• Ensure newborn piglets receive proper care including drying fostering iron injections teeth clipping (where practiced) tail docking (where permitted) and identification/tagging.
• Perform Fostering.
• Monitor sow and piglet health and report any signs of illness or abnormalities.
• Administer vaccinations and medications as instructed.
• Feed and care for sows and piglets.
• Clean and maintain farrowing rooms equipment and work areas.
• Follow strict farm health safety and biosecurity procedures.
• Support other daily farm tasks as required.

Requirements

34 years of continuous active and hands-on experience in the Farrowing section of a modern commercial pig farm.

Experience working on farms with sows at a single commercial site.

Strong experience assisting with farrowing piglet processing fostering and weaning management.

Previous and current experience using automated feeding systems (manual feeding experience is also an advantage).

Good understanding of sow management piglet care animal welfare and farm biosecurity.

Physically fit and able to perform manual farm work.

Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Willing to work in different weather conditions and farm environments.

Positive attitude and good communication skills.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC