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Assistant Farm Manager – Staffordshire - £36, + Accommodation
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Posted 30 April Salary £36, + Accommodation LocationStaffordshire Job type Discipline Agricultural & Farm Services, Farming ReferenceCB -
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Assistant Farm Manager
Assistant Farm Manager – Staffordshire - £36, + Accommodation
The Job
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Farm Manager to join a highly respected and long-established free-range poultry business in Staffordshire. This is a key leadership role working alongside the Farm Manager to support the day-to-day operations and uphold high welfare standards. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the production cycle from day-old chicks through to depopulation
- Daily stock checks to ensure optimum bird health and environment
- Overseeing brooding, bedding, feeding, shed hygiene and general husbandry tasks
- Operating farm machinery and preparing sheds
- Ensuring high standards are maintained at all times and leading the team in the manager’s absence
- Working 50 hours per week including alternative weekends and rota-based catching duties
- You will report directly to the Farm Manager.
The Company
This business is a successful, family-run enterprise that has thrived in Staffordshire for over 80 years. With a reputation for sustainable, high-welfare and ethical farming, they produce premium free-range chickens for butchers and farm shops across the UK. The company values passion, respect, and continuous improvement, giving their animals space to roam and time to grow – delivering meat of the highest quality.
The Candidate
- Proven experience in agriculture is essential (poultry experience not necessary)
- Strong leadership qualities with the ability to oversee a team and maintain standards
- Reliable, enthusiastic and committed to animal welfare
- Happy working outdoors in all weathers
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow
- Able to support the wider team and step up when required
The Package
- £36, annual salary
- Mobile home accommodation available OR an accommodation allowance (discussed at interview)
- 28 days holiday ( additional day per year of service up to 5 years)
- Full-time, permanent position with immediate start available
- Strong training and development within a progressive farming operation