Job Description

YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.

WE ARE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE

Due to staff progression within our business, we have the opportunity to appoint an experienced Relief Poultry Farm Manager to our team to support our various poultry broiler sites in the Brackley, Northamptonshire area.

This position would suit a person locally as accommodation is not available.

If you want to become part of an ever growing business and you have the right attitude to progress yourself within the poultry sector and support an established team, then continue reading.

Purpose of the role

The main responsibility of the Relief Farm Manager will be for the covering of Farm Management staff as required including the well being and performance of the flock. This is an opportunity to progress a career within our broiler production business. You will be assisting as relief cover supporting farms during tipping, catching, days off and holidays.

This position will include travelling.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Converse with each Poultry Farm Management team with regards to cover planning Support all parties and employees on the farm, ensuring visitors/contractors comply with company standards as well as Health & Safety and other UK legislation. Maintain optimum environmental conditions and ensure bird welfare and bio security practices are maintained. Maintain accurate records as stipulated by our client & UK legislation. Ensuring that high standards of animal welfare, hygiene and husbandry practice are maintained. Comply with legislative and assurance scheme standards. General duties around the farm including maintaining cleanliness and basic maintenance of the site.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience in a Relief Farm Manager position although Assistant Farm Managers with the necessary experience, will be considered. Proven experience in managing people. Effective communication skills with the ability to be self-driven and gain results. Able to work with minimal supervision and carry out manual duties. Excellent stockmanship skills. Bird Husbandry. Full UK Driving Licence for a minimum of one year. Basic IT skills.
What we are looking for:

You must be self motivated, flexible and have a good work ethic

You must be able to work well in a team environment and have excellent communication skills

Preferably you will have a Poultry Passport / NVQ Level 3 in livestock productionWe offer a competitive salary and continuation of staff training within our business.
As a family owned company, we aim to empower staff members to manage the site, with the guidance from a small, forward thinking team of managers.

31 days holidays a year

Private Medical Insurance.

Other details can be discussed at Interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company car Health & wellbeing programme Private medical insurance
Application question(s):

How long have you worked in the UK poultry sector?
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) Poultry Passport (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person