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Assistant Poultry Farm Manager
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Are you an experienced poultry professional with a strong understanding of broiler production and bird welfare? Do you have hands-on experience managing poultry houses, maintaining high standards of biosecurity and supporting the day-to-day running of a commercial broiler farm? Are you looking for an opportunity to take on greater responsibility within a well-established family-run poultry business, with accommodation available?
Location of the Job: South Gloucestershire
Salary & Benefits Package:
- £30-31K Depending on relevant experience
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Accommodation available for the right candidate
- Excellent holiday package
- Private Medical Insurance
- Training and development opportunities
- Opportunity to develop your career within an established poultry business
About the Company:
Our client is an established, family-run poultry farming business operating commercial broiler farms. The business is committed to maintaining high standards of bird welfare, biosecurity, farm performance and workplace safety and is looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Assistant Poultry Farm Manager to join its team in South Gloucestershire.
The Job Role Details:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Poultry Farm Manager to support the day-to-day management of a commercial broiler poultry farm. Working closely with the Farm Manager and wider farm team, you will help oversee all aspects of poultry production, ensuring excellent standards of bird welfare, farm performance, biosecurity, health and safety and compliance. This is a hands-on position offering plenty of responsibility and the opportunity to play an important role in the successful operation and performance of the farm.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the day-to-day running and management of the poultry farm
- Set up poultry houses for chicks and carry out daily checks on housing and birds
- Manage general bird husbandry including ventilation, feeding and vaccination
- Monitor bird welfare, health and farm performance
- Maintain high standards of biosecurity across the farm
- Complete daily checklists, records and relevant quality control paperwork
- Manage litter and oversee feed requirements
- Work alongside veterinary professionals to continuously improve bird welfare and farm performance
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and farm assurance standards
- Maintain safe working practices for employees, visitors and contractors
- Liaise with customers and external contractors when required
- Carry out basic farm and equipment maintenance
- Ensure health, safety and environmental procedures are followed
- Support and oversee other farm and relief staff
- Provide relief support to other farms when required
- Complete mandatory Poultry Passport training and ensure relevant staff obligations are met
Essential Candidate Skills & Experience:
- Previous commercial broiler poultry experience
- Excellent understanding of bird welfare and poultry management
- Practical experience within a poultry farming environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with farm staff and contractors
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and keen to take responsibility
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider farm team
- Full UK Driving Licence
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Desirable:
- Relevant agricultural qualification
- NVQ in Poultry Production
- Poultry Passport
- Tractor experience/licence
- Telehandler experience/licence
- Forklift experience/licence
How to Apply:
Please click on the apply now button. As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, all applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role.
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We thank all applicants who apply for this role; however, only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. All applications will be handled in strict confidence and personal details will not be shared without prior consent.
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