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Breeder Farm Manager– Somerset - Competitive Salary + Bonus + Accommodation
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Posted 02 February Salary Competitive Salary + Bonus + Accommodation LocationSomerset Job type Discipline Agricultural & Farm Services, Farming ReferenceBF -
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Breeder Farm Manager
Breeder Farm Manager– Somerset - Competitive Salary + Bonus + Accommodation
The Job:
Our client is seeking an experienced Breeder Farm Manager to take full operational responsibility for a modern breeder unit in Somerset. This is a hands-on leadership role with clear accountability for bird performance, welfare, compliance, and team management.
You’ll be trusted to run the unit as if it were your own — managing people, birds, data, and standards — while working closely with senior management and technical support to consistently hit production and welfare targets.
This is not a “head stockperson” role with a fancy title. It’s a genuine farm leadership position with autonomy, expectations, and progression.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full responsibility for day to day breeder farm operations (rearing and/or production, depending on site)
- Delivering flock performance in line with targets: fertility, hatchability, livability & egg numbers
- Managing and developing on-farm staff, setting standards and holding people accountable
- Ensuring high levels of biosecurity, welfare, and compliance (Red Tractor / Lion / retailer standards)
- Monitoring data, reporting performance and implementing improvements with technical teams
- Overseeing maintenance, cleanliness, audits and site presentation
The Candidate:
- Proven experience managing a breeder unit (or a senior role ready to step up)
- Strong technical understanding of breeder performance and stockmanship
- Confident people manager — calm, organised and respected by teams
- Detail-driven with a commercial mindset (numbers matter here)
- Comfortable working autonomously while engaging with vets, nutritionists, and management
- UK right to work and full driving licence
The Package:
- Competitive salary reflecting experience and responsibility
- Performance related bonus
- Accommodation available (if required)
- Supportive, professional ownership with long term investment plans
- Genuine opportunity for progression as the business grows