Area Manager – Breeder Farms- Lincolnshire -Competitive Salary + Benefits

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Area Manager to oversee parent stock at breeder farms in Lincolnshire. The role involves ensuring that production targets are met, and high standards are maintained in biosecurity and welfare. Ideal candidates will have experience in farm management, strong people management skills, and a proactive approach. A competitive salary package and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Company benefits package

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training and professional support

Qualifications

• Experience in breeder farm management or a farm technical role is essential.
• Strong people management skills and previous leadership experience are required.
• Organised, responsible, and detail-focused candidates will excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee parent stock during laying and rearing periods.
• Support Farm Managers in achieving production targets.
• Ensure compliance with biosecurity and welfare standards.

Skills

Breeder farm management experience

People management skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Knowledge of biosecurity measures

Financial awareness

Motivational skills

Job description

Overview

Area Manager
Area Manager – Breeder Farms- Lincolnshire - Competitive Salary + Benefits

The Job: We are recruiting for an Area Manager to oversee parent stock during both the laying and rearing periods across company and contract farms. You will support Farm Managers, ensuring birds are managed to the highest standards, production targets are achieved, and customer orders are met efficiently. This is a hands on, leadership role requiring strong technical knowledge, people management, and a proactive approach to farm performance, biosecurity and compliance.

The Company

Our client is a leading name in the poultry sector, supplying quality hatching eggs across the UK and beyond. Known for its strong values, innovation, and commitment to welfare and safety, the business continues to grow its operations while maintaining the highest standards in breeder and hatchery management.

The Candidate

• Experience in breeder farm management or a farm technical role (essential)
• Strong people management skills and previous leadership experience
• Organised, responsible, and detail-focused
• Computer literate with ability to manage farm records and reporting systems
• Knowledge of biosecurity, welfare, and industry standards (Red Tractor, APHA)
• Financial awareness with experience in budgeting and cost control
• Clean driving licence
• Motivational skills and ability to build inclusive working environments

The Package

• Competitive salary package (dependent on experience)
• Company benefits package
• Career development opportunities with a respected and expanding business
• Ongoing training and professional support

Please email your CV to Greg Henderson, Senior Recruitment Delivery Consultant, [e-mail].

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