Assistant Farm Manager - Swale Farm

About the Role

Who are we, and what do we do? You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants. We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

Are you passionate about agriculture? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience or qualifications in farming or livestock? As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our farm management across [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Assistant Farm Manager to join our team, based at our Swale Farm site. The role is farm based, so you will be working in a farming environment which can be noisy. Our farms are modern, and hygiene is of utmost importance.

Benefits

• £34,170 salary
• 31 days holiday allowance increasing to up to 38 days (T&Cs apply)
• 5% pension
• Life assurance
• Various lifestyle benefits, including cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts, and discounted cinema tickets
• Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support
• Free staff parking

Hours of Work

Monday to Sunday, 6 days a week 07:00 – 16:30

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain optimum environmental conditions to ensure bird welfare and biosecurity practices are maintained
• Complete feeding, vaccinating and grading of the birds
• Ensure site maintenance and general [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] standards are met and completed
• Supervise staff and third parties whilst on site, ensuring adherence to Health and Safety procedures
• Comply with legislative and assurance scheme standards
• Maintain accurate records as stipulated by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] & UK legislation (goods and service received, generator, alarm logs, crop records, medication register, accident book etc.)
• Operate the farm within effective cost management parameters
• Ensure that high standards of animal welfare, hygiene and husbandry practice are maintained
• Working on other farm sites, as and when needed
• Covering in the Farm manager’s absence
• Reporting to the Farm Manager

Requirements

• Own transport is essential - you may be required to travel to different sites
• Previous livestock experience, not necessarily poultry but an excellent stock person
• NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Poultry production or similar Agriculture qualification is desirable but training will be given
• Effective communication and people skills essential
• Willingness to learn and self-motivation
• Able to work with minimal supervision and carry out manual duties
• Basic IT skills

Application Process

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Hereford site, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role. If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any Avian Pets, Poultry or Porcine. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.