Job Title: Farm Manager
Area: South Norfolk
Salary: Excellent rates of pay
Job Type: Full-time, Perm
Galaxy Personnel is working with a well-established farming business to recruit a Farm Manager. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in livestock or pig farming,
Key Duties:
* Provide exemplary stockmanship and ensure team adherence to high standards.
* Possess pig care expertise across all stages of growth, from weaning to finishing.
* Maintain excellent organisational skills, managing compliance paperwork efficiently.
* Ensure that animal welfare is in accordance with company policies, including audits and Red Tractor Assured Standards
* Adherence to a strict vaccination program utilising effective vaccination techniques to foster trust with the animals.
* Communicate effectively with your Fields Person regarding pig health and progress, collaborating closely with our veterinary team.
* Demonstrate excellent husbandry skills as a fundamental requirement.
* Understand and implement biosecurity measures, supporting the maintenance of a high-health farm.
* Lead by example, promoting appropriate behavior within your team.
* Ensure all staff uphold the five freedoms of animal welfare through guidance, monitoring, and training.
* Use equipment safely and as intended.
Essential skills and experience required
* Minimum of 2 years of pig industry experience.
* Exceptional organisational and planning skills.
* The ability to understand production data to meet and exceed targets
* Excellent communication skills.
* Self-motivated with a positive, 'can-do' attitude.
* Detail-oriented with a robust work ethic and readiness to tackle challenges.
* Valid UK driving licence.
Benefits
* 23 days annual leave in addition to standard UK public holidays
* Company pension
* Training opportunities
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
If you would like to speak to me in confidentiality about this great opportunity
Contact David Steel on (phone number removed)