Assistant Broiler Farm Manager

Morepeople 01780; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Newark on Trent is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to support the Farm Manager in optimizing farm operations. Responsibilities include ensuring the health and quality of birds, managing a small team, and handling logistics. The role requires strong leadership and people skills, with basic computer literacy. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Housing allowance

Council tax support

Qualifications

• Full driving license required.
• Sound decision-making skills essential.
• Experience in farming or a similar field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of farm management to optimise performance.
• Ensure birds meet weight, quality, and welfare standards.
• Manage a small team and provide motivation and training.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Strong people skills

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Are you passionate about farming, animal welfare, and working in a dynamic, hands on environment? Our client is looking for an Assistant Farm Manager to support the Farm Manager in running a top performing operation, ensuring birds are healthy and raised to the highest standards.

What You will Be Doing:

• Assisting in all aspects of farm management to optimise performance and maintain top-quality stock.

• Ensuring birds meet weight, quality, and welfare standards while working within budgets and targets.

• Providing relief cover for Farm Managers as needed, keeping farms running smoothly.

• Managing a small but efficient team, ensuring productivity, training, and motivation.

• Handling the logistics - transporting birds to veterinary services and delivering essential goods between farms.

• Keeping records up to date, ordering supplies, and ensuring weekly reports are submitted.

• Taking part in vaccinations, bird weighing, catching, and processing, ensuring accuracy and smooth operations.

• Maintaining farm security, safety, and hygiene, ensuring a clean and professional environment.

• Monitoring and adjusting ventilation, heating, feed, water, and lighting to create the best conditions for our birds.

• Troubleshooting minor equipment issues and working with maintenance teams to keep everything running efficiently.

What You Will Need:

Essential:

• Full driving license

• Strong people skills and leadership abilities

• Sound decision-making skills

• Basic computer literacy

Desirable:

• Experience in farming or a similar field

• Previous supervisory experience

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Housing allowance
• Council tax support

If you enjoy working in a fast paced, hands on role and want to be part of a dedicated team, I would love to hear from you.

For more details, contact me, Rachel Richardson on 01780 480530 or 07701 387732, email [e-mail] or connect with me on LinkedIn.

Do not worry about an up-to-date CV. Send what you have and we can take it from there

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