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About The Role:
Farm Manager - Swale Farm, North Yorkshire
Working pattern: 6 days out of 7 - 48 hours per week
Accommodation on site included
Who are we, and what do we do?
You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products.
Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and restaurants. From farms to factory to customer, we manage our entire supply chain—so our career opportunities cover a wide range of roles across the UK.
We have major processing sites across England and Wales and a network of over 350 farms spanning North Yorkshire to the South Coast.
What’s in it for you?
As a Farm Manager, You’ll Join a Secure, Supportive, And Progressive Working Environment Where Your Contribution Is Recognised And Rewarded. We Provide Full Training And Ongoing Development, Along With a Range Of Great Benefits:
- £37,955.95
- On-site accommodation
- 31 days holiday allowance (including bank holidays)
- 6% pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Access to wellbeing resources, including online health advice & support
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About The Role
Are you passionate about agriculture? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have livestock experience and a desire to manage your own site?
As a Farm Manager at our Swale Farm site in North Yorkshire, you’ll take full day-to-day responsibility for a modern laying farm. You’ll be at the forefront of livestock welfare, site management, and team supervision. The role is hands-on, farm-based, and hygiene-focused, in a potentially noisy environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain optimal environmental conditions and ensure strict biosecurity
- Oversee egg production and grading to the highest standards
- Supervise staff and third parties on-site, maintaining Health and Safety compliance
- Uphold all legislative and assurance scheme standards
- Maintain accurate records (e.g., medication, alarms, production, deliveries)
- Deliver effective cost management on site
- Ensure consistently high levels of animal welfare and husbandry
- Support other sites as needed
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What You'll Need To Succeed:
- Own transport (essential - travel to other sites may be required)
- Previous livestock experience - poultry preferred, but strong stockmanship is key
- NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Poultry Production or similar Agriculture qualification (preferred, but training provided)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently
- Good basic IT skills
What happens next?
Once you apply, a Resourcing Officer from our Hereford site will be in touch to review your application and answer any questions you may have.
If you're ready to make your mark in a supportive and progressive farming environment, apply today!
Please note: Due to Bird Welfare regulations, you must not own any avian pets, poultry, or porcine animals.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
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