About the role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced poultry professional looking for a long-term position with genuine responsibility for the day-to-day management of a commercial poultry unit.
The business operates a multi-age free-range laying system, with eggs produced, graded and packed on site. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the poultry farm whilst also supporting the wider egg packing operation when required.
We are looking for a practical, reliable and organised individual who is confident working independently, making day-to-day decisions and maintaining high standards of bird welfare and farm performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day care and management of the free-range laying flock.
- Maintain high standards of bird welfare, health and performance.
- Monitor flock health, egg production, feed usage and environmental conditions.
- Maintain accurate flock, farm and production records.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and biosecurity across the farm.
- Assist with egg grading, packing and dispatch when required.
- Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs to farm machinery, equipment and mechanical systems.
- Assist with general farm, building and site maintenance.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, environmental requirements and relevant farm assurance standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and standards across the farm.
- Work closely with and support the existing farm team.
- Take responsibility for day-to-day operational decisions and resolve problems as they arise.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary – dependent on experience
- Accommodation included
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Permanent, full-time position
- Varied and responsible management role
- Opportunity to have a genuine influence on the day-to-day running and future development of the farm
- Long-term career development within a growing agricultural business
Qualifications & experience
- Previous experience working within commercial poultry production, ideally with laying hens or within a free-range system.
- Good practical knowledge of poultry husbandry, flock health, bird welfare and flock performance.
- Experience of monitoring production, feed usage and environmental conditions.
- Good understanding of farm biosecurity, hygiene and disease prevention procedures.
- Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety, environmental and farm assurance requirements.
- Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
- Practical mechanical ability, including routine maintenance, basic fault finding and minor repairs.
- Poultry Welfare / Animal Welfare qualification or recognised training
- Health & Safety and Manual Handling certification
- First Aid at Work qualification
- Relevant biosecurity and farm assurance training
- Ability to work independently, use initiative and make sound operational decisions.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Physically capable of carrying out the practical duties associated with a commercial poultry farm, including regular manual handling.
- Full UK Driving Licence
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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