Overview
Crown Farms Ltd, part of Cranswick PLC, are looking to recruit an Assistant Farm Manager in the Long Stratton/Norwich, Norfolk Area.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Farm Manager with the day-to-day management of the farm, ensuring stock is produced to the highest standard and that safe working practices are maintained.
* Take responsibility for site security and biosecurity, and provide holiday or absence cover for the Farm Manager as required.
* Hours: 6 days out of 7, 45 hours per week.
* Manage the farms to ensure bird welfare is never compromised.
* Monitor ventilation, heating, feed, water, litter and lighting to meet agreed standards and provide high-quality conditions.
* Communicate with the Farm Manager to ensure information is provided promptly and accurately.
* Manage and control visitors/contractors on site to ensure work is carried out to required specification, quality and safety standards.
* Ensure all paperwork is accurately recorded and that the alarm system is operational, with faults rectified promptly.
* Maintain site security at all times and report any issues.
* Ensure the site is kept clean, tidy and presentable and that the Company Health & Safety Policy and Codes of Practice are adhered to at all times.
* Flexible approach to work, including weekends, early mornings and late evenings as required.
* Provide holiday/sickness cover for Line Manager as required and undertake other duties to fulfil the needs of the position.
* Attend training courses determined as appropriate by the Company and ensure compliance with Red Tractor Assurance Scheme; keep the site audit-ready at all times.
Requirements, experience and person specification
Essential Qualifications
* Literate / Numerate – documentation recording.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and carry out manual duties.
* Effective communication skills.
* Level 3 Agricultural Apprenticeship, or willingness to gain.
Experience
* Experience in farming and/or poultry.
Personal Attributes
* Team Player
* Willing to work outside in all weather.
* Flexible approach to working hours.
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