Crown Chicken Ltd (part of Cranswick PLC) is looking for a committed and experienced Breeder Farm Manager.
A Farm Manager is responsible for the day‑to‑day management of the farm, ensuring that the stock is produced to the highest standard. The Farm Manager will also ensure that the site is compliant with all retailer requirements, including Red Tractor Assurance Scheme, and that the farm is audit‑ready at all times.
Responsibilities
* Manage the farm to ensure that bird welfare is never compromised.
* Manage and monitor ventilation, heating, feed, water, litter and lighting within the agreed standards, ensuring the highest quality conditions are provided.
* Communicate with the Area Farm Manager ensuring that information is provided promptly and accurately.
* Manage and control visitors/contractors on site, ensuring that work is carried out to the required specification and quality and that work is carried out in a safe manner.
* Ensure compliance with Red Tractor Assurance Scheme.
* Be on call to attend alarm call‑outs.
What you will need
* Literate / numerate for documentation recording.
* Level 3 Agricultural Apprenticeship – or willingness to achieve this with our support.
* Experience in farming and/or poultry at Manager/Assistant Farm Manager level is desirable.
* Flexible approach to working hours.
Benefits
* Salary: Starting at £33,060
* Housing Allowance
* Pension – 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions
* Share of the profits with our discounted share scheme
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Death in service insurance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Access to our ‘Feed your Wellbeing’ platform with discounts for shops
Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent
We are a Disability Confident employer and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply.
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