Senior Stud Technician, Senior Stud Technician
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£33,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5119 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 37% sure that is the right code. Pilgrim's Europe is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 3119 (Science, engineering and production technicians not elsewhere classified), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Pilgrim's Europe what the duties actually are.
About the role
- Carry out technical procedures relating to boar management and semen collection accurately and consistently in accordance with standard operating procedures, company requirements and best practice.
- Complete assigned daily operational activities with a focus on quality, efficiency, animal welfare and biosecurity.
- Maintain awareness of animal health and welfare conditions, promptly identifying and reporting abnormalities, behavioural changes, injuries or health concerns.
- Handle animals safely and respectfully in line with company animal welfare standards and regulatory requirements.
- Carry out cleaning, sanitation and hygiene activities to maintain a healthy, safe and compliant environment for animals and employees.
- Follow hygiene and biosecurity procedures consistently to protect herd health and prevent disease introduction or transmission.
- Maintain a clean, organised and professional work environment, ensuring facilities, equipment, tools and work areas are kept to the required standard.
- Support semen collection and boar care activities in line with operational schedules, production requirements and quality expectations.
- Complete operational records, checklists and documentation accurately and in accordance with company standards.
- Identify and communicate operational issues, animal welfare concerns, facility maintenance needs or biosecurity risks to the Senior Stud Technician or Boar Stud Leader.
- Experience in a boar stud, livestock, agricultural or similar operational environment is desirable.
- Ability to follow SOPs, company procedures, work instructions and best practice accurately and consistently.
- Good awareness of animal welfare, safe animal handling, hygiene, biosecurity and facility housekeeping requirements.
- Practical and reliable approach to completing assigned tasks safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
- Good attention to detail when completing operational activities, records, checklists and documentation.
- Good communication skills, with the confidence to raise issues, ask questions and escalate concerns promptly.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support daily operational priorities.
- Willingness to learn, undertake training and work flexibly in line with site requirements and operational demands.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Agricultural and fishing trades not elsewhere classified (SOC 5119) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~16k in sample- Middle half £27,248–36,400
- Median £30,316
- Minimum £41,700
- Going rate £33,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Pilgrim's Europe holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5119 going rate of £33,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.