Noble Foods Ltd
Senior Farm Operative - Priory Road Farms
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Noble Foods – Senior Farm Operative (Happy Egg Co.)
Home of the Happy Egg Co.
Noble Foods is a family-owned company founded in 1920, encompassing successful businesses in milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods. Key brands include the UK’s largest free-range egg brand, Happy Egg Co., Big & Fresh, and Purely Organic. We are proudly ranked among Best Companies’ Top 10 for working in the food and drink industry.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a disciplined, proactive, and compassionate Senior Farm Operative to support daily farm operations—ensuring bird welfare, biosecurity, efficiency, and high standards of hygiene. This hands-on role involves monitoring flock health, managing equipment, egg collection, cleaning, and maintaining farm records while balancing production targets and seasonal demands.
About The Role
Key Responsibilities
(Note: This is not an exhaustive list.)
Farm Operations & Leadership
- Assist the Farm Manager in planning, organising, and coordinating operations—both day-to-day duties and seasonal tasks.
- Provide informal leadership to Farm Operatives and seasonal staff, offering guidance and support.
- Monitor workflow, production performance, and compliance with welfare, safety, hygiene, and biosecurity standards.
- Act as senior on-site contact in the Farm Manager’s absence, ensuring smooth, safe continuation of tasks.
- Drive improvements in processes, efficiency, flock performance, and farm standards.
Flock Care & Egg Production
- Support daily care of layer hens, ensuring health and welfare standards are met.
- Monitor birds for signs of illness, injury, or behavioural changes, reporting concerns to the Farm Manager.
- Assist with egg collection, grading, and recording production (including floor eggs, mortality rates).
- Maintain optimal lighting, ventilation, and temperature in poultry houses.
Biosecurity & Animal Welfare
- Champion strict biosecurity protocols: Correct clothing/shod changes, foot dips, and disinfection.
- Ensure poultry houses and surroundings meet high welfare and cleanliness standards.
- Handle birds safely and humanely in line with welfare regulations and company policies.
Feed & Nutrition Management
- Check feed levels daily, reporting shortages/issues and assisting troubleshooting.
- Support safe feed handling, storage, and transportation.
- Monitor feeding systems and report equipment faults promptly.
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Farm Hygiene & Cleaning
- Conduct routine cleaning of equipment, walkways, nest boxes, and egg belts.
- Support vehicle washout duties and preparing houses between flocks to minimise disease risks.
- Maintain edible approval status of the farm.
Record Keeping & Reporting
- Accurately log daily operations, including egg counts, floor eggs, mortality rates, temperatures, and other critical metrics.
- Use manual logs or digital tools as required to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
- Provide clear updates to the Farm Manager and assist with audit preparations.
Facility & Equipment
- Inspect equipment daily and report faults for swift resolution.
- Assist with basic maintenance tasks to keep operations running smoothly.
Site Maintenance
- Carry out whole-site maintenance and range management as directed by the farm team.
Shared Responsibilities – Making It Better Together
Ensuring a safe, sustainable, and inclusive working environment applies to all colleagues.
Health & Safety
- Adhere to company policies and report hazards, incidents, or injuries immediately.
- Use provided PPE and discuss safety matters with management.
- Complete health and safety training and participate in induction programmes.
Social & Environmental Commitment
- Act with awareness of environmental and social impact, minimising any negative effects.
- Follow sustainability, ethical, diversity and inclusion guidelines.
- Collaborate to support team goals and foster a kind, respectful culture.
- Seek continuous learning in areas relevant to your role (e.g., sustainability, mental well-being).
About You – How We Identify Success
(Recruitment is based on potential, commitment, and cultural fit rather than prior experience for the right individual.)
Essential Skills & Experience
- Exceptional attention to detail—critical for farm operations and record-keeping.
- Ability to work long hours on your feet in a farming environment.
- Teamwork-focused with proven ability to collaborate on tasks.
- Good communication skills for reporting, leadership, and cooperation.
Core Personal Attributes
- Work Together: Collaborate, problem-solve with a team, and support colleagues.
- Take Ownership: Ensure quality, timeliness, and follow-through on duties.
- Be Courageous: Do what’s right, even when it’s challenging.
- Take Action: Meet commitments without being micromanaged.
- Show Respect: Interact with empathy, professionalism, and kindness.
- Strive for Excellence: Commit to learning, improving skills, and going above and beyond.
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(We strive to embrace and value a diverse workforce. Criteria based on merit regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.)
What We Offer You
We’re proud to support our team with competitive benefits to ensure your health, satisfaction, and success:
Workplace Benefits
- Free hot drinks on shift.
- Service awards and recognition.
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, and compassionate leave policies.
Financial Rewards
- Free life insurance.
- Enhanced sick pay scheme and discounted needs (e.g., mobile phone contracts).
- Discounted Healthy Foods: Enjoy savings on eggs, chicken, and fresh produce for your own use.
- Access to Starling & Perkbox (monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero, plus broader discounts).
Well-Being & Time Off
- Celebration day: After 1 year of service, enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event (e.g., birthday).
- Access to DigiCare++, including:
- Annual health checks.
- Digital GP consultations.
- Nutritional and mental health consultations.
- Discounted gym memberships and free eye tests every two years.
Bonus & Incentives
- Share in Success: After 6 months of service, annual bonus eligibility via our People Partnership.
- Monthly incentives for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders.
Wellbeing Support
- Comprehensive wellness programme, including mental health support.
- Employee charity matching scheme—support causes that matter to you and the business.
If you require reasonable adjustments to aid your application, we welcome you to disclose your needs during the recruitment process. We’re committed to accessibility and ensuring a fair and transparent evaluation.
Together, we deliver excellence—one happy egg at a time.
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