Job Description
Purpose of the Role
To provide comprehensive relief cover for Farm Managers and Assistant Farm Managers across breeder, poultry laying, and rearing sites. This role ensures farms maintain consistent operational standards, high levels of bird welfare, and compliance with company policies and legislative requirements during periods of absence or increased workload.
The Relief Farm Manager will develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of each farm, its layout, systems, and operational processes, enabling seamless continuation of duties and optimal performance across all sites.
Key Responsibilities
Farm Management & Operations
* Provide full operational cover for Farm/Assistant Managers as required across multiple breeder, laying, and rearing sites.
* Manage daily farm routines, including feeding, lighting, ventilation, egg collection, and flock checks.
* Maintain accurate records related to production, mortality, feed usage, vaccination, and welfare.
* Support the consistent achievement of production targets, flock performance, and eggs-per-bird KPIs.
Animal Welfare & Biosecurity
1. Ensure bird welfare is always the highest priority, in line with company welfare policies and UK legislation.
2. Uphold strict biosecurity controls to prevent disease introduction and spread.
3. Conduc...