My job
As a Laying Farm Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the management of a Company Breeder Farm, including all aspects of husbandry, ensuring that eggs produced are of the correct standard and specification. The right candidate will 'live' welfare as a condition across all tasks to ensure the health and welfare of the birds under their care. The position also encompasses commercial aspects of managing the farm, which involves working to budgets, targets and management of people.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* To manage effectively the welfare of each flock, following Company stock management programmes and guide lines, such that the highest possible production, hatchability and liveability is attained.
* To constantly seek improvements to the running of the business, farm and results, and to communicate suggestions for improvements to the Field Management team.
* To manage and train all farm staff in such a way that they are motivated people, capable of being effectively deployed to the required duties on the farm. This also includes managing the activities of contractors, farm services teams and cleaning teams
* To provide or arrange for alarm call cover such that emergencies can be responded to promptly 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Working Pattern:
* 48 hours a week, any 5/6 days from 7 when required
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