Assistant Farm Manager

Avara Foods; Driffield; In loco; GBP 31.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

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£34,921.92 annual salary

31 days holiday

5% pension contribution

Life assurance cover

Free staff parking

Descrizione del lavoro

Avara Foods Limited in the UK is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager based at Little Kelk. You will work with the Farm Manager to oversee day-to-day poultry operations, ensuring welfare, biosecurity and high standards across the site.

This role offers a secure, supportive workplace with training and opportunities for career development. Applicants should have livestock experience, and an NVQ/Diploma in Poultry Production or Agriculture is desirable.

Competenze

• Previous livestock experience, poultry preferred but not essential.
• NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Poultry Production or Agriculture desirable – full training provided.
• Own transport is essential – travel between multiple sites.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Willingness to learn and self-motivation.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and complete manual tasks.
• Basic IT skills.

Mansioni

• Oversee day-to-day operations on a modern company farm.
• Ensure welfare and performance of livestock.
• Maintain high standards across the site.
• Maintain environmental conditions for bird welfare and biosecurity.
• Feeding, vaccinating, and grading birds.
• Supervise staff and contractors; ensure Health & Safety compliance.
• Maintain records in line with UK legislation and policies.
• Manage farm costs effectively.
• Support operations on other farms when needed.
• Cover for the Farm Manager during absence.
• Report directly to the Farm Manager.

Conoscenze

Livestock management

Poultry experience

Communication skills

Team leadership

Willingness to learn

Formazione

NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Poultry Production or Agriculture

Strumenti

Basic IT skills

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

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 high-quality chicken and turkey to major supermarkets and popular restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain – from farms to factory, all the way to our customers’ doors – meaning we offer a wide range of career opportunities across multiple functions. With major processing sites across England and Wales and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, we’re proud to play a vital role in feeding the nation.

About the Role

Are you passionate about agriculture? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience or qualifications in farming or livestock?

As an inclusive and forward-thinking business, we’re proud to invest in our farm management teams. We’re now seeking a highly motivated Assistant Farm Manager to join our team, based at Little Kelk.

What’s in it for you?

As an Assistant Farm Manager at Avara, you’ll enjoy a secure, supportive, and progressive workplace where your contribution is valued, and your achievements are recognised. You’ll receive comprehensive training and have opportunities for continuous career development.

Some of the great benefits include:

• £ 34,921.92annual salary

• 31 days holiday

• 5% pension contribution

• Life assurance cover

• Free staff parking

Hours of Work

• Monday to Sunday (6 days per week)

• 07:00 - 16:30

What will you be doing?

As Assistant Farm Manager, you’ll work closely with the Farm Manager, helping to oversee day-to-day operations on a modern company farm. Your primary responsibility will be ensuring the welfare and performance of our livestock, alongside maintaining high standards across the site.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining optimum environmental conditions for bird welfare and biosecurity

• Feeding, vaccinating, and grading birds

• Overseeing site maintenance and ensuring company standards are met

• Supervising staff and contractors, ensuring Health & Safety compliance

• Maintaining accurate records in line with UK legislation and Avara policies

• Managing farm costs effectively

• Upholding exceptional animal welfare, hygiene, and husbandry standards

• Supporting operations on other farms when needed

• Covering for the Farm Manager during absence

• Reporting directly to the Farm Manager

What we’re looking for:

• Own transport is essential – travel between multiple sites is essential

• Previous livestock experience (poultry preferred but not essential)

• NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Poultry Production or Agriculture (desirable – full training provided)

• Strong communication and people skills

• A willingness to learn and self-motivation

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and complete manual tasks

• Basic IT skills

What happens next?

Due to bird welfare regulations, applicants must not keep avian pets, poultry, or pigs. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.