Pilgrim's Europe
Relief Farm Manager, Relief Farm Manager
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Relief Farm Manager Required - Lincolnshire Broiler Farms
This role is a 5 from 7 shift pattern, with a sixth day as required by the needs of the business, covering 40 hours a week.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Relief Farm Manager to join the team, who if not already, will become an eggspert of poultry in Pilgrims Europe!
Role Overview
We have an opportunity for an experienced Relief Farm Manager to join our Broiler team and provide cover for Farm Managers/Assistant Farm Managers so that the Farms have sufficient cover to be managed to the required standards and also ensuring a good working knowledge of each farm, location, and the business as a whole for successful completion of duties.
You’ll gain a good working knowledge of each farm and understand poultry within Moy Park. With animal welfare being at the forefront, you will ensure all health, safety, and hygiene processes are adhered to and that the Farm Assistants are able to carry out their daily duties. You’ll be responsible for managing and monitoring environmental systems, feed, water, lighting patterns within agreed guidelines to ensure the highest quality environment so that the birds can thrive. Organised and IT literate, you will maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all matters relating to the birds, food, and suppliers, ensuring that an adequate supply is maintained and controlled to acceptable levels, including management of alarms, which may require call outs.
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Key Responsibilities
- Sound decision maker
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Supervisory and people management skills
- Complete the Level 3 qualification Poultry Passport
Requirements
- Previous involvement in field (Broilers)
- Level 2 / 3 Poultry Passport Qualification
- Be prepared to undertake NVQs
- Full driving licence
- Budget management
- People Management skills
- Previous supervisory experience
Benefits
The successful candidate will ‘live’ Welfare as a Condition in all that they do. They will contribute to the efficient running of the farm and have the opportunity to learn in a ‘hands on’ environment. Simultaneously, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and development via our bespoke Agriculture Academy. ‘Growing our own’ agriculture specialists and leaders of the future is something that is extremely important to Moy Park.
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Due to the nature of the role, you will require a driving licence to travel to the individual farms, although a work van will be provided.
We’re looking for individuals who can work with minimal supervision and enjoy a ‘hands-on’ role in a farming environment. A keen interest in farming, where animal welfare is of the utmost importance will mean that you match our values and your passion for learning will ensure that you can continue to acquire new skills.
We support and encourage our employees to continue to develop their skills, so you will have the opportunity to grow via our bespoke Agriculture Academy. ‘Growing our own’ agriculture specialists and leaders of the future is something that is extremely important to Moy Park.
In addition to our benefits package, the successful candidate would be eligible to join a performance-related bonus scheme.
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