Assistant Farm Manager

Avara Foods Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Pension 5%

Life assurance

Staff parking

Job summary

Avara Foods Ltd is recruiting an Assistant Farm Manager based at Crozen. This is a farm-based, hands-on role working with the farm management team to oversee the welfare and performance of the livestock, while maintaining site standards.

You will receive a competitive package including £31,516 annual salary, 31 days holiday, 5% pension contribution, life assurance and free staff parking, plus comprehensive training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimum environmental conditions for bird welfare and biosecurity practises are maintained.
• Complete grading and vaccinating of the birds.
• Ensure site maintenance and general Avara Foods standards are met and completed.
• Supervise staff and third parties whilst on site, ensuring adherence to Health and Safety procedures.
• Comply with legislative and assurance scheme standards.
• Maintain accurate records as stipulated by Avara Foods & UK legislation (goods and services received, generator, alarm logs, crop records, medication register, accident book etc.).
• Operate financial control systems in support of effective best cost management.
• Ensure that high standards of animal welfare, hygiene and husbandry practice are maintained.
• Working on other farm sites, as and when needed.
• Covering in the Farm manager’s absence
• Reporting to the Farm Manager

Skills

Own transport

Previous livestock experience

Strong communication

Willingness to learn

Self-motivation

Ability to work with minimal supervisi

Basic IT skills

Education

NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Poultry Production or Agriculture

Job description

About the Role

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.

Assistant Farm Manager

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 Crozen. This is a farm-based role in a busy, hands‑on environment. Our farms are modern, and hygiene and biosecurity are of utmost importance.

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.

• £ 31,516annual salary
• 31 days holiday
• 5% pension contribution
• Life assurance cover
• Free staff parking

Hours of Work

Average of 5 days out of 7 across 14 days (for first 5 weeks of chick placement 12 days on 2 days off)

What will you be doing?

The Assistant Farm Manager will work closely with the farm management team, managing on a day to day basis a company rearing farm. The main responsibility of Assistant Farm Manager is for the wellbeing and performance of the livestock, although this will by definition, extend to the upkeep and appearance of the site as a whole.

• Maintain optimum environmental conditions to ensure bird welfare and biosecurity practises are maintained.
• Complete grading and vaccinating of the birds.
• Ensure site maintenance and general Avara Foods standards are met and completed.
• Supervise staff and third parties whilst on site, ensuring adherence to Health and Safety procedures.
• Comply with legislative and assurance scheme standards.
• Maintain accurate records as stipulated by Avara Foods & UK legislation (goods and services received, generator, alarm logs, crop records, medication register, accident book etc.).
• Operate financial control systems in support of effective best cost management.
• Ensure that high standards of animal welfare, hygiene and husbandry practice are maintained.
• Working on other farm sites, as and when needed.
• Covering in the Farm manager’s absence
• Reporting 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

Important

Due to bird welfare regulations, applicants must not keep avian pets, poultry, or pigs.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.