Job Description

Job Purpose:
The Assistant Farm Manager will be working closely with the Farm Manager and be assisting in the day to day managing of a large pig breeding unit.
Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Farm Manager in ensuring the team, - Are engaged and focused though two-way communications - Understand and are working towards the department targets - Build on their skills of through assessment, training and feedback.
• Take charge of other departments on the farm when required.
• Be responsible for the whole site in the Farm Managers absence and ensure that all stock associated with the farm are managed to the highest level - Death rates are minimised and below target - Animal welfare issues are minimised by proactive identification and treatment - The highest level of Animal Welfare standards are adhered to at all times - Animal health strategies are agreed with the Company Vet before being implemented
• Ensure accurate and up to date records are maintained for all farm activities in the managers absence (stock, animal health traceability, staff clocking\xe2\x80\x99s, training etc.).
• Comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements - Protect the Health and Safety of all though instituting and adherence to a safety culture - Eliminate, minimise or isolate all Health, Safety or Environmental hazards - Ensure adherence to all Company Policies and Procedures

• Positive can-do attitude is essential along with the willingness to learn quickly within a changing environment
• Experience of working in a farrowing house department
• English and maths
• Basic IT Skills
• Previous experience with computerised liquid feeding
• Caring, passionate, driven, enthusiastic, competent individual with excellent eye for detail and interpersonal skills
• Animal welfare and good hygiene practice is critical
• Experience in working within a fast pace environment
• Flexibility and willingness to learn
• Excellent time management skills

• Previous experience in managing people (full training will be given)
• Previous experience in dealing with the day to day running of a farm.
• Driving licence

• Competitive Remuneration package