Assistant Farm Manager

Avara Foods Ltd.; Hereford; Sur place; GBP 19 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary up to £32,204.39 per annum

Offsite allowance £3,000

28 days holiday

Life assurance

Cashback & discounts

Wellbeing resources

Free staff parking

Terms & conditions apply

Résumé du poste

Avara Foods Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager for our laying site in Woolhope, near Hereford. This hands-on role focuses on livestock welfare, site upkeep, and supporting the Farm Manager in day-to-day farm management.

Benefits include competitive salary, training, and opportunities for progression. The role requires living within 30 minutes drive of Woolhope and a proactive approach to farm duties.

Qualifications

• Previous livestock experience (not necessarily poultry)
• NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Poultry Production or similar agriculture qualification desirable (training will be provided)
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Willingness to learn and strong self-motivation
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and carry out manual duties
• Basic IT skills

Responsabilités

• Maintain optimum environmental conditions for bird welfare and biosecurity
• Ensure site maintenance and company standards are consistently met
• Supervise staff and third parties, ensuring Health & Safety compliance
• Comply with all legislative and assurance scheme standards
• Maintain accurate records as required by Avara Foods and UK legislation
• Operate the farm within cost‑effective parameters
• Cover for the Farm Manager when required
• Work across other farm sites as needed
• Report directly to the Farm Manager

Connaissances

Livestock experience

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Independent working

Basic IT skills

Own transport

Formation

NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Poultry Production

Description du poste

About the Role

Assistant Farm Manager. Are you passionate about agriculture and looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience or qualifications in farming or livestock?

Avara Foods is an inclusive, forward-thinking business committed to investing in our farm management. We are seeking a highly competent and motivated Assistant Farm Manager to join our team at our laying site in Woolhope. This is a hands‑on, farm‑based role, and you will be working in an environment where hygiene and livestock welfare are of utmost importance.

For this role, it is essential that the candidate lives within 30 mins drive of our Woolhope site. Please ensure you are in the correct location before applying.

Benefits Of Working At Avara Foods

As an Assistant Farm Manager, you’ll enjoy a secure, supportive, and progressive working environment, with your contributions recognised and rewarded. We provide comprehensive training and continuous development opportunities to help you build a long-term career with us. Benefits include:

• Up to £32,204.39 per annum
• £3000 offsite allowance
• 28 days holiday
• Life assurance
• Lifestyle perks, including cashback, shopping discounts, and cinema tickets
• Wellbeing resources, including online health advice and assessments
• Free staff parking
• T&Cs apply

Hours Of Work

07:30 - 16:00, Average of 5 days out of 7 across 14 days

Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Farm Manager, you will support the farm management team in running a laying farm. Your main focus will be livestock welfare and performance, alongside maintaining the upkeep and appearance of the site. Responsibilities include:

• Maintain optimum environmental conditions for bird welfare and biosecurity
• Ensure site maintenance and company standards are consistently met
• Supervise staff and third parties, ensuring Health & Safety compliance
• Comply with all legislative and assurance scheme standards
• Maintain accurate records as required by Avara Foods and UK legislation
• Operate the farm within cost‑effective parameters
• Cover for the Farm Manager when required
• Work across other farm sites as needed
• Report directly to the Farm Manager

What We’re Looking For

• Own transport is essential, as travel to other sites may be required
• Previous livestock experience (not necessarily poultry), with strong stockmanship skills
• NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Poultry Production or similar agriculture qualification desirable (training will be provided)
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Willingness to learn and strong self‑motivation
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and carry out manual duties
• Basic IT skills

Important

Due to bird welfare considerations, applicants must not own any avian pets, poultry, or porcine animals.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.