Assistant Farm Manager

CDS Labour (Group UK) Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction and ongoing training

Support from experienced Farm Managers

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

CDS Labour (Group UK) Ltd in Spilsby (PE23) is recruiting an Assistant Farm Manager to join a busy poultry farming operation. The role offers hands-on responsibility, practical training and support from experienced Farm Managers to help you develop management skills.

You will carry out daily husbandry, monitor bird welfare, assist with vaccinations and records, and work to strict biosecurity standards. The position is permanent, full-time with a flexible rota (weekends possible) and a starting

Qualifications

• Previous experience in poultry, hatchery, livestock or a similar farming environment.
• A strong commitment to animal welfare.
• Knowledge of biosecurity and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic mechanical or technical skills.
• Good record-keeping and communication skills.
• Willingness to work a rota, including weekends, with agreed flexibility where possible.
• Good spoken and written English.
• A full driving licence and your own transport are essential due to the rural location.

Responsibilities

• Completing daily husbandry duties and monitoring bird welfare.
• Supporting vaccinations, bird weighing, catching and collection.
• Monitoring feeding, watering, heating, lighting and ventilation systems.
• Maintaining accurate records of birds, feed, treatments and farm activities.
• Following strict biosecurity, hygiene and sanitation procedures.
• Monitoring flock performance and reporting concerns.
• Carrying out basic fault-finding and minor repairs when safe to do so.
• Keeping poultry houses, farm areas and roadways clean and well maintained.
• Supporting farm security and receiving authorised visitors.
• Providing alarm and out-of-hours cover when required.
• Supporting Farm Managers and completing other farm duties as needed.

Skills

Poultry farming

Livestock experience

Record keeping

Biosecurity knowledge

English communication

Job description

Location: Spilsby (PE23)

Salary: £32,500 per annum

Hours: Typically 7:00am-5:00pm, on a rota Monday to Sunday - flexibility with working hours can be discussed with the Farm Manager

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Start Date: ASAP

CDS Labour are recruiting a reliable and motivated Assistant Farm Manager

to join an established poultry farming business in the Boston area. If you have poultry, hatchery, livestock or farming experience and are ready to take the next step, this role offers practical training, support from experienced Farm Managers and the opportunity to develop your management skills. Need some flexibility with your hours? The Farm Manager is happy to discuss your availability and consider adjustments to working hours, provided the farm's operational needs and bird welfare requirements are met.

The Role

• Completing daily husbandry duties and monitoring bird welfare
• Supporting vaccinations, bird weighing, catching and collection
• Monitoring feeding, watering, heating, lighting and ventilation systems
• Maintaining accurate records of birds, feed, treatments and farm activities
• Following strict biosecurity, hygiene and sanitation procedures
• Monitoring flock performance and reporting concerns
• Carrying out basic fault-finding and minor repairs when safe to do so
• Keeping poultry houses, farm areas and roadways clean and well maintained
• Supporting farm security and receiving authorised visitors
• Providing alarm and out-of-hours cover when required
• Supporting Farm Managers and completing other farm duties as needed

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in poultry, hatchery, livestock or a similar farming environment
• A strong commitment to animal welfare
• Knowledge of biosecurity and hygiene standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic mechanical or technical skills
• Good record-keeping and communication skills
• Willingness to work a rota, including weekends, with agreed flexibility where possible
• Good spoken and written English
• A full driving licence and your own transport are essential due to the rural location

Important Biosecurity Requirement

Due to strict biosecurity requirements, applicants must not keep or have contact with other birds outside work, including domestic poultry or caged birds.

What's on Offer?

• £32,500 annual salary
• Flexibility with working hours, subject to discussion and agreement with the Farm Manager
• Permanent, full-time employment
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Support from experienced Farm Managers
• Varied, hands‑on work with real responsibility
• Opportunities to develop your farm-management skills and progress your career