Job Description

We are looking for a Farm Compliance Manager (Temporary) to join our Team.
The Farm Compliance Manager ensures that all farm sites adhere to industry and company standards in hygiene, biosecurity, flock health, and operational efficiency. The role provides technical support, training, and compliance monitoring to farmers, ensuring optimal poultry management practices.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provision of Technical Guidance to Farmers
Advise farmers on poultry house equipment operation and flock management programs.
Provide guidance on culling and flock health status.
Facilitate training for farmers as required.
Deliver feedback on factory-related issues such as downgrades, contamination, and growth performance.
2. Hygiene and Biosecurity Compliance
Ensure protective clothing is provided and used correctly.
Oversee the placement and usage of bait points and poison for pest control.
Verify that foot dips and visitor logs are maintained properly.
Conduct swab assessments and advise growers accordingly.
3. Farm Surveys and Compliance Audits
Conduct farm surveys to evaluate compliance with company standards.
Report non-conformances and escalate significant issues to management.
Ensure timely submission of farm assessments for financial processing.
4. Flock Health Monitoring
Perform gas readings and salmonella testing.
Investigate health concerns within flocks and implement corrective measures.
Conduct additional health-related tests when necessary.
5. Record Keeping & Performance Tracking
Ensure farmers update records on the web-based system regularly.
Monitor factory weight requirements and assist farmers in weight forecasting.
Investigate site mortality issues and report excessive losses.
Conduct timely farm audits to meet customer and legislative requirements.
6. Health and Safety Compliance
Adhere to company health and safety regulations.
Educate farmers on workplace safety practices.
Report any health and safety failures to management.
Maintain site hygiene and safety standards at all times.
7. Industry Compliance & Procedures
Ensure all required samples and trials are documented and reported.
Maintain industry and company standards to allow for external audits at short notice.
Measurable Outputs:
Completion of farm surveys and submission for payment processing.
Pre-slaughter site swabbing completed.
Timely reporting of non-compliance issues.
Farm claims documented before payment deadlines.
Monitoring of bird quality and farmer growing costs.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:
Essential:
Minimum third-level qualification.
At least six months of relevant experience.
Strong organizational skills.
Full valid driving license.
Experience in people management and advisory roles.
Computer literacy and attention to detail.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle livestock.
Desirable:
Understanding of hygiene and biosecurity in poultry farming.
Knowledge of key performance areas in broiler operations.
Third-level qualification in agriculture or food-related studies.
Familiarity with MTech farm management software.
Health & Safety Responsibilities:
Work safely and follow company health and safety procedures.
Use protective gear correctly and report any hazards or injuries.
Assist in accident investigations and preventive measures.
Maintain personal hygiene standards in compliance with company policies.
Immediately report risks observed on farms to farmers and management.
Follow safe systems of work and notify managers if untrained for any tasks assigned.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and flock health management across poultry farms.
Pilgrim's Pride Limited is a division of Pilgrims Pride Corporation, our business is part of the second largest food company in the world, whose team farm, process, prepare, package and deliver fresh, frozen and value-added food products for sale in more than 100 countries.
We are proud to partner with more than 1,000 UK farmers who share our belief in the highest standards on animal welfare, efficiency, and quality. Our own farming operation is 100% RSPCA Higher Welfare, making us the largest producer of higher welfare pork globally, delivering 25% of pig meat to UK consumers.