My job
We have an exciting opportunity within our Breeder Team for an Area Manager to contribute to the success of our Breeder Operations.
This is a Fixed Term contract ending in July/August 2026.
Reporting to the Parent Stock Breeder Manager, you will oversee parent stock during both laying and rearing period to ensure birds are managed to company standards and provide support for Company and Contract Farm Managers.
The successful candidate will work with Parent Stock Breeder Manager to ensure that budgets and costings are met and to produce maximum quality viable hatching eggs, ensuring their areas of responsibility are managed efficiently and cost effectively in line with agreed performance targets. You will work with parent Stock Breeder Manager on labour requirements and staff training in conjunction with the Human Resources department, ensure staff work safely and in a safe environment and meet agreed standards of production and evaluate production programmers.
Essential Criteria:
* Experience in Breeder Farm Management or Farm Technical role
* Organisational skills
* Clean UK driving licence
* Computer literate
* People Management Experience
* Understanding of the key performance areas of the breeder operation
Desirable Criteria:
* experience in a leadership/managerial role
* Experience of budgeting and financial processes
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, growing and leading company which provides opportunities for collaborative team-based working, learning, development and career advancement together with attractive, competitive and comprehensive remuneration packages.
The company
Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.
Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.
Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.
What we'll bring to the table
Competitive Salary
Competitive Holiday Entitlement
Pension Contribution
Family Friendly Policies
Learning and Development Opportunities
Life Assurance
People matter
Our values
Determination
Simplicity
Availability
Humility
Discipline
Sincerity
Ownership