The Company
Our client is a well established and respected poultry enterprise operating at scale with a reputation for quality, compliance, and fair management. With over 650,000 birds, a strong on site team, and long serving staff, the business prides itself on maintaining high welfare standards and a supportive working culture.
This is an exciting opportunity to take a key leadership role within a successful and stable agricultural business.
What You Will Be Doing
As Farm Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of a large scale poultry farm. Leading a team of nine on the poultry side, you will ensure smooth operations, strong performance, and full compliance with industry standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading and motivating the team to achieve high standards of animal welfare, productivity, and compliance.
* Overseeing daily farm activities, including feed, flock health, biosecurity, and production monitoring.
* Delivering key performance indicators.
* Ensuring compliance with DEFRA, Lion Code, and audit requirements.
* Working alongside on site Technical, Admin, Packing, and Workshop teams.
* Maintaining a positive, fair, and practical working environment across the farm.
What You Need
You don't need to come from a poultry background, strong livestock management experience is also relevant. What matters most is your attitude and work ethic.
I am looking for someone who is:
* Hands on, proactive, and leads by example.
* Experienced in managing people within a livestock or intensive farming environment.
* Practical, problem solving, and detail focused.
* Committed to animal welfare and compliance standards.
* A confident communicator and team leader.
* Self motivated, reliable, and able to take ownership of the role.
What Is In It for You
* Performance-related bonus based on production and efficiency KPIs.
* 5-bedroom house on site.
* 28 days' holiday including bank holidays.
* Supportive and fair employer who values long term relationships and commitment.
This is a chance to join a stable, well run business where you will be trusted to get on and manage your team with autonomy and respect.
How to Apply
If you are a practical, motivated farm manager (or aspiring manager) looking for your next challenge, I want to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or contact us for an informal, confidential conversation to learn more about the role.
📞 Rachel Richardson - 01780 480530 / 07701 387732
📧 Rachel@morepeople.co.uk
💼 Or connect with me on LinkedIn
No need for a polished CV - just send over what you have and we can take it from there.
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