Job Description

My jobRELIEF FARM MANAGER REQUIRED - ASHBOURNE BROILER FARMS (DERBYSHIRE)What came first, the chicken or the egg? Join Pilgrims Europe and you might just find the answer to that question!We have an exciting opportunity for a Relief Farm Manager to join the team, who if not already, will become an eggspert of poultry in Pilgrims Europe!We have an opportunity for an experienced Relief Farm Manager to join our Broiler team and provide cover for Farm Managers/Assistant Farm Managers so that the Farms have sufficient cover to be managed to the required standards and also ensuring a good working knowledge of each farm, location and the business as a whole for successful completion of duties.You'll gain a good working knowledge of each farm and understand poultry within Moy Park. With animal welfare being at the forefront, you will ensure all health, safety and hygiene processes are adhered to and that the Farm Assistants are able to carry out their daily duties. You'll be responsible for managing and monitoring environmental systems, feed, water, lighting patterns within agreed guidelines to ensure the highest quality environment so that the birds can thrive. Organised and IT literate, you will maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all matters relating to the birds, food, and suppliers, ensuring that an adequate supply is maintained and controlled to acceptable levels, including management of alarms, which may require call outs.With previous experience in a similar role, you will be a sound decision maker, who can work autonomously. You'll ideally have supervisory and people management skills and will be able to coordinate the work of other individuals to ensure the continuous working of each farm. You will also need to complete the Level 3 qualification Poultry Passport.The successful candidate will 'live' Welfare as a Condition in all that they do. They will contribute to the efficient running of the farm and have the opportunity to learn in a 'hands on' environment. Simultaneously, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and development via our bespoke Agriculture Academy. 'Growing our own' agriculture specialists and leaders of the future is something that is extremely important to Moy Park.Due to the nature of the role, you will require a driving licence to travel to the individual farms, although a work van will be provided.We're looking for individuals who can work with minimal supervision and enjoy a 'hands-on' role in a farming environment. A keen interest in farming, where animal welfare is of the upmost most importance will mean that you match our values and your passion for learning will ensure that you can continue to acquire new skills.We support and encourage our employees to continue to develop their skills, so you will have the opportunity to grow via our bespoke Agriculture Academy. 'Growing our own' agriculture specialists and leaders of the future is something that is extremely important to Moy Park.

• Previous involvement in field (Broilers)
• Level 2 / 3 Poultry Passport Qualification
• Be prepared to undertake NVQs
• Sound decision maker
• Full clean driving licence
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Budget management
• People Management skills
• Previous supervisory experience

This role is a 4 from 7 shift pattern, covering 40 hours a week.In addition to our benefits package, the successful candidate would be eligible to join a performance related bonus scheme.The companyPilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.What we'll bring to the tablePeople matterOur valuesDeterminationSimplicityAvailabilityHumilityDisciplineSincerityOwnership

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