Job Title
Breeder Farm Manager
Reporting to
Breeder Area Manager
Overall aim of the Job
To carry out all tasks required in the day to day running, whilst maintaining the highest level of bird welfare standards and bio security. As manager to ensure the farm is run as efficiently as possible.
Key Tasks
* To maintain and improve the highest welfare standards.
* To assist with achieving target levels of egg production and fertility, as efficiently as possible.
* To work to a high health and safety standard.
* Responsible for the day‑to‑day collection, grading and washing of eggs.
* Produce all the records required in order to provide accurate, and up‑to‑date information.
* Monitor and report any required repairs to buildings and machinery to the Agricultural Maintenance Manager ensuring the site operates efficiently and safely.
* Liaise regularly with Line Manager, and communicate with site staff and colleagues as appropriate, regarding successes and problems to ensure the consistent flow of information.
* Carry out welfare checks of the site, when required.
* Report any shortage of farm supplies to the Area Manager / put orders through to the farm’s office.
* Maintain all aspects of company policy on site (as per the Company Handbook).
* Be responsible for maintaining the health and welfare of the ducks on site.
* Be responsible for the ordering of supplies including feed and farm consumables.
* To carry out any other tasks relating to poultry farming as the company may reasonably require.
Benefits
* Reduced cost staff shop
* Company profit related bonus scheme
* Opportunities to further train and develop further (career progression)
* Private counselling support services
* Auto enrolment pension available
* Staff and family events
* Monthly employee draw
* Long service awards
Job Type
Permanent
Hours per week
39 Hours per week plus alternate weekends
Working Times
Working hours will be approximately 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday to Thursday 6:00am – 1.30pm Friday and alternate weekends.
Pay Rate
Competitive salary to be discussed.
If this role is something you are interested in, please email HR@gressinghamfoods.co.uk to request an application form.
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