My job
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Farm Manager within our Breeder Team. Are you passionate about poultry farming and ready to take the next step in your agricultural career? We're looking for a proactive and dedicated Assistant Farm Manager to support the full operational performance of our breeder laying farm.
Working closely with the Farm Manager, you will help ensure the farm runs to the highest standards, supporting bird welfare, productivity, compliance, and staff supervision. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with hands-on poultry experience looking to develop into a leadership role.
About the Role
As Assistant Farm Manager, you will: Support the Farm Manager in all aspects of day-to-day farm operations to maximise flock performance.
Assist with and complete all daily routines, including flock checks, egg collection, environment control, and record keeping.
Help supervise a small team, providing guidance, direction, and ensuring safe working practices at all times.
Take responsibility for full relief cover when the Farm Manager is on holiday or during alternate weekends.
Cover all farm operations during relief periods, including managing staff, completing all production and welfare records, and monitoring/acting on alarm systems .
Maintain the highest standards of bird welfare, hygiene, and biosecurity .
Contribute to continuous improvement and help achieve production/egg quality targets.
What We're Looking For
Essential: Previous poultry or livestock experience, ideally in layers or breeders.
Ability to lead, supervise and motivate small teams.
Strong commitment to bird welfare and farm standards.
Willingness to work weekends on a rota and provide full relief cover.
Good organisational and communication skills.
A proactive, hands-on approach.
Desirable: Experience in breeder or laying farm operations.
Previous supervisory experience.
Knowledge of automated farm systems.
Hours: 48 hours per week
Location: Martin Moor, Lincolnshire
Reports to: Farm Management Team
Welfare Focus: Bird welfare and biosecurity are paramount
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
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Our values
Determination
Simplicity
Availability
Humility
Discipline
Sincerity
Ownership
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