Assistant Farm Manager
Assistant Farm Manager - North Yorkshire - £30,000 - £35,000 + Benefits
The Job:
A modern broiler operation in North Yorkshire is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with poultry or livestock experience to develop their career within a well-run commercial farm environment. Working closely with the Farm Manager, you will support the day-to-day running of the unit, ensuring high standards of bird welfare, biosecurity, and production performance. This is a practical, hands-on role covering all aspects of broiler production and farm management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with daily operation of the broiler unit, including feeding, watering, ventilation, and lighting systems.
- Monitor environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, air quality) to ensure optimal bird growth and welfare.
- Conduct daily flock inspections to monitor bird health and behaviour, reporting any concerns promptly.
- Support vaccination schedules and medication programmes, maintaining high animal welfare standards.
- Maintain strict biosecurity and hygiene procedures, including cleaning, disinfection, site access, and pest control.
- Support supervision of farm staff by allocating tasks, assisting with training, and ensuring safe, efficient work.
- Monitor production performance by recording key data: feed intake, water consumption, bird weights, feed conversion ratios, and mortality levels.
- Help manage feed stocks, farm supplies, equipment maintenance, and compliance with health and safety procedures.
The Candidate:
- Experience in poultry production or strong livestock farming background.
- Practical, reliable, and comfortable in a hands-on farm environment.
- Good understanding of animal health and welfare, with the ability to monitor flock performance and maintain accurate records.
- Poultry Passport (completed or working towards) advantageous.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team.
The Package:
- £30,000 – £35,000 salary, depending on experience
- Full-time, permanent position
- Company pension
- Employee discount scheme
- Life insurance
- Health and wellbeing programme
- Free on-site parking
Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, GHartwell@agriRS.co.uk.
Candidate Requirements
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.
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