Assistant Farm Manager

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for agriculture is seeking an Assistant Poultry Farm Manager in Lincolnshire to oversee operations across three free-range poultry farms. Candidates should have experience in commercial poultry and a full UK driving licence. The role offers opportunities for progression and relocation support. A positive attitude and good communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Relocation support

Accommodation options

Opportunity for progression

Qualifications

• Experience working in commercial poultry, ideally with free-range or layers.
• Comfortable overseeing bird health, site standards, and compliance.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Farm Manager in overseeing free-range bird operations.
• Maintain high standards of bird welfare, hygiene, and biosecurity.
• Record and analyse performance data to optimise outputs.

Skills

Experience in commercial poultry

Ability to monitor bird health

Good communication skills

Supervisory experience

Job description

Overview

Assistant Poultry Farm Manager – Free Range Poultry – Lincolnshire. Potential relocation assistance and accommodation options available. The role supports day-to-day operations across three free-range poultry farms, each managing approximately 40,000 birds. You will work with the Farm Manager and Area Manager to maintain high welfare standards, ensure smooth operations, and drive site productivity. This is a hands-on, varied role with scope for rapid progression.

Responsibilities

• Support the Farm Manager in overseeing free-range bird operations across three sites
• Maintain the highest standards of bird welfare, hygiene, and biosecurity
• Monitor bird health, weight gain, feed/water systems and overall flock performance
• Assist with staff supervision, training and rota planning
• Record and analyse performance data to optimise outputs
• Liaise with contractors, vets, and feed suppliers
• Support audits, compliance, and quality control checks
• Ensure range areas are properly maintained and utilised
• Be hands-on where needed, especially during busy periods

The Company

Our client operates a well established group of high welfare free range poultry sites. They offer a collaborative working environment with a focus on quality, consistency and staff development, and clear progression routes.

The Candidate

• Experience working in commercial poultry, ideally with free-range or layers
• Comfortable overseeing bird health, site standards, and compliance
• Supervisory experience is beneficial, but strong juniors will also be considered
• Full UK driving licence (multi-site role)
• Positive, can-do attitude with good communication skills
• Flexible and willing to muck in where needed

The Package

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Opportunity to quickly progress within the team
• Relocation support and accommodation options available for the right candidate
• Additional company benefits to be discussed on application

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