*Key Role Objectives*
Covering absences of Farm Managers in the area and ensuring continuity of production. To manage operation of the farm to produce desired results in line with business strategy including, ensuring that the stock produced is of the highest standards and meets the required specification in terms of welfare, weight, quality, and cost efficiency.
*Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities*
* Manage the farms to ensure that bird welfare is never compromised.
* Manage and monitor ventilation, heating, feed, water, litter, and lighting within the agreed standards, ensuring the highest quality conditions are provided for the birds.
* Alert Line Manager when problems on farm are identified.
* Communicate with Area Management ensuring that relevant information is provided promptly and accurately.
* Manage and control contractors on site ensuring that work is carried out to the required specification and quality.
* Ensure weekly paperwork is accurately recorded and is sent on time to the relevant department and Farm Manager is updated on their return.
* Cover the alarm as required ensuring it is operational and any faults rectified immediately.
* Ensure that Site Security is maintained at all times, while reporting any issues.
* Ensure that the site is maintained in clean, tidy, and presentable manner.
* Ensure that company Health & Safety policy is adhered to at all times.
* Ensure site security is maintained at all time.
* Day to day management of farm Employees, including allocation of work to ensure smooth running of farm.
* Assist with probation, induction, and training of new Employees.
* Monitor and report sickness and other staffing issues when they happen and ensure that appropriate cover is in place.
* Responsibility for accurate completion of employee timesheets, including on time submission.
* Undertake any other duties as required to fulfil the needs of the position.
* Attend training courses which are determined as appropriate by the Company.
*Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience*
* Initiative and influencing skills with a critically evaluating and questioning approach.
* Sound stock management background
* Ability to manage staff.
* Organised and detailed approach to duties
* Ability to prioritise duties/tasks.
* Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative.
* Ability to assimilate into new teams and environments quickly.
* A driving licence is essential for this position as travel to various sites within an agreed area is required.
* Periods residing away from home may be required due to the nature of the role.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 6 months
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Poultry : 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person