Job Description

Important - experienced UK Poultry professionals only. Applications without hands-on commercial poultry experience will not be considered.

Poultry Farm Manager - Broilers (Bath)

4 sheds | 180,000 birds | 7 crops per year | 3-bedroom house on farm provided

We are a

family-owned poultry business

seeking an experienced

Poultry Farm Manager

to manage a modern broiler unit near

Bath

, comprising

4 sheds housing 180,000 birds

, delivering

7 crops per year

.

This is a permanent, on-site role offering a

3-bedroom house on the farm

, a

highly attractive performance-based bonus structure

, and a

clear route into area management

for the right individual.

Salary & Benefits

Base salary:

40,000 - 55,000 per annum

, depending on experience

Performance bonus:

Up to 25% of base salary per annum (annual bonus target)

Paid

in instalments after each crop

, rather than once annually Each crop payment is

conditional on welfare and performance KPIs

Accommodation:

3-bedroom house on the farm provided

Company pension Paid annual leave
Key Responsibilities

Full operational management of

4 broiler sheds (180,000 birds)

Deliver consistently strong crops with excellent

bird welfare outcomes

Day-to-day stockmanship, inspections, and welfare monitoring Manage the full production cycle:

placement, brooding, grow-out, clearing, and turnaround

Maintain strict

biosecurity and hygiene standards

Monitor flock performance data including mortality, FCR, ADG, feed and water usage Ensure accurate record-keeping and full audit readiness Manage, train, and develop farm staff and daily routines Liaise with vets, technical teams, catching crews, and contractors Ensure compliance with health & safety and welfare standards
Career Progression

As a growing,

family-owned business

, we are committed to developing people from within. This role offers:

Training and mentoring of a

Poultry Manager Assistant

Progression into an

Area Manager position

, overseeing

multiple poultry sites

Person Specification

Essential

Proven experience in

broiler poultry production

Strong understanding of bird welfare, biosecurity, and environmental control Ability to manage people and work independently Strong organisational and record-keeping skills Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK

Desirable

Experience with audits and assurance schemes Poultry or agricultural qualifications
Working Pattern

This is a livestock role requiring flexibility, including

weekend checks on a rota basis

. In return, you'll join a stable, family-run business that values welfare, accountability, and long-term careers.

Application Details

Application deadline:

01/03/2026

Expected start date:

01/06/2026

(could be sooner depending on availability)*

If you are a passionate and experienced Poultry Farm Manager with a strong commitment to bird welfare, we want to hear from you.
Apply today by sending your

CV and covering letter to

eparton@hotmail.co.uk

or

call Paul Parton on 07974 021432

for more information and an

informal, confidential discussion

.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car Company pension Life insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bath BA2 8LN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Briefly describe the Poultry sites you've worked on (responsibilities etc)
Experience:

Poultry: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person