Overview
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Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to major supermarkets and well-known restaurants. We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory to the customer door, with sites across England and Wales and an agricultural network of over 350 farms.
About The Role
Temporary until 21/08/2026. Based at our Swale Farm site, the role is farm-based and involves working in a farming environment which can be noisy. Our farms are modern and hygiene is of utmost importance. We are looking for a highly competent and motivated Assistant Farm Manager to join our team.
Hours
Monday to Sunday, 6 days a week, 07:00 – 16:30.
What you’ll be doing
As an Assistant Farm Manager, you’ll work closely with the farm management team, managing on a day-to-day basis a modern company farm. The main responsibility is the wellbeing and performance of the livestock, extending to the upkeep and appearance of the whole site.
Key responsibilities
* Maintain optimum environmental conditions to ensure bird welfare and biosecurity practices are maintained
* Complete feeding, vaccinating and grading of the birds
* Ensure site maintenance and general Avara Foods standards are met and completed
* Supervise staff and third parties on site, ensuring adherence to Health and Safety procedures
* Comply with legislative and assurance scheme standards
* Maintain accurate records as stipulated by Avara Foods and UK legislation (goods and service received, generator, alarm logs, crop records, medication register, accident book, etc.)
* Operate the farm within effective cost management parameters
* Ensure high standards of animal welfare, hygiene and husbandry are maintained
* Work on other farm sites, as needed
* Cover in the Farm Manager’s absence
* Reporting to the Farm Manager
What you’ll need to be successful
* Own transport is essential - you may be required to travel to different sites
* Previous livestock experience; poultry experience not essential but strong stock skills are important
* NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Poultry Production or similar Agriculture qualification is desirable; training will be given
* Effective communication and people skills
* Willingness to learn and self-motivation
* Able to work with minimal supervision and carry out manual duties
* Basic IT skills
Benefits
* Salary: £32,924.12
* 31 days holiday allowance increasing to up to 38 days
* 5% pension
* Life assurance
* Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts, and discounted cinema tickets
* Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice, support, and wellbeing assessments
* Free staff parking
* Terms and conditions apply
Other Information
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Food Production
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