Job Description
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract ***\n\nPoultry Farm Manager\n\nHave you successfully managed a commercial poultry site from rearing to laying - and are you confident leading from the front in a fully hands-on role?\nAre you experienced in maintaining top standards in bird welfare and egg production - and ready to take full responsibility for site performance, staff, and audits? \n\nLocation of the Job:\n\nSouth / East of England.\n\nSalary and Benefits Package:\n\nPaying circa £45,000 salary per year depending on experience.\n4 bedroom detached house / accommodation.\nCompany pension scheme.\nMobile phone.\nLife insurance.Additional information:\n\nThis is a permanent full time position.\nWorking 40 hours per week, plus overtime during busier periods.About The Company:\n\nA producer & supplier of tasty eggs. \n\nThe Job Role Details:\n\nAs the Farm Manager you will be responsible for the day to day running of the site.\n\nThis is a very "hands on" position where you will be expected to get involved with all aspects of the farm.\n\nYou will be responsible for everything from the rearing and laying units, the sites record keeping and audits, the ordering of feed, bird movements on, off and within the site, the welfare of the birds, the farm staff and the collection of the eggs from the site.\n\nThe ability to delegate and manage staff is essential whilst still being able to effectively carry out any job required.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\nYou will…\n\nEnsure the highest standards of bird welfare are always achieved.\nMaintain flock performance and maximise egg production for the unit.\nBe responsible for the day to day running of the poultry farm.\nEnsure bird welfare, health and safety, optimum hygiene and catching standards are all met and maintained, including liaising with vets.\nArrange the maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery and equipment.\nPlan activities for trainee staff, mentoring and monitoring them.\nMake sure that your team understands their roles and responsibilities.\nManage and develop your team.\nUnderstand the implications of the weather and make contingency plans.\nUnderstand and ensure that the farm activities comply with government regulations and accreditation scheme requirements.\nEnsure the farm is always audit ready.\nMaintain a working knowledge of pests and diseases and an understanding of how they spread and how to treat them.\nApply health and safety standards across the farm estate.\nProtect the environment and maintaining biodiversity.Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications:\nYou will have / be…\n\nRecent experience in a Poultry Farm Manager role.\nNVQ Level 3 in Poultry - or equivalent qualification.\nGood team leadership skills, able to work under pressure, flexible approach.\nExcellent communication and organisational skills.How to apply: Please click on the apply now button.\n\nThe Industry (Key Words): Poultry jobs, eggs jobs, hens jobs, chicken jobs, laying jobs, breeding jobs, farm jobs, poultry farm jobs, poultry farming jobs, farm manager jobs, poultry farm manager jobs.\n\nWe thank all applicants who apply for this role.
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