Broiler Farm Manager
Broiler Farm Manager - North Yorkshire - £38,000 – £45,000 + Benefits
The Job:
As Farm Manager, you will oversee the entire broiler unit, taking full responsibility for the day-to-day management and long-term performance of the farm. You will lead and develop a team of staff, ensuring operational excellence, welfare standards, and productivity targets are consistently achieved. This is a hands-on role where your practical experience will guide decision-making across all aspects of broiler production.
Your key responsibilities:
- Managing the full operation of the broiler unit, including feeding, watering, ventilation, and lighting systems to ensure optimal bird performance and welfare
- Monitoring environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and air quality, and implementing improvements to maximise growth and welfare
- Leading flock health management: conducting regular inspections, identifying illness or stress, overseeing vaccination and medication programmes, and liaising with vets where necessary
- Maintaining rigorous biosecurity, hygiene, and cleaning protocols, overseeing pest control, and managing site access to safeguard flock health
- Supervising and developing farm staff, including allocating tasks, providing training, and supporting a safe and efficient working environment
- Monitoring production performance, analysing data such as feed intake, water consumption, bird weights, feed conversion ratios, and mortality, and preparing reports to inform farm strategy
- Managing farm supplies, equipment maintenance, and compliance with health and safety legislation
- Driving continuous improvement in farm operations, including implementing new practices, technology, or systems to enhance efficiency and performance.
The Company:
A well established poultry farming business operating modern broiler units in North Yorkshire. The farm focuses on efficient production systems, high animal welfare standards, and achieving excellent farm performance.
The Candidate:
- Strong knowledge of animal health, welfare, and performance monitoring
- Experience with record-keeping and reporting for production data
- A Poultry Passport (completed or working towards) is highly advantageous
- Excellent leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
The Package:
- Salary £38,000 – £45,000 depending on experience
- Full-time, permanent position
- Company pension
- Employee discount scheme
- Life insurance
- Health and wellbeing programme
- Free on site parking
- All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
- Relevant to the role and have the legal right to work in the UK
Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, GHartwell@agriRS.co.uk.
Candidate Requirements
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.
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