Assistant Farm Manager

Broadreach Limited; Honiton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable farming company in Honiton is seeking a full-time Farm Assistant. The successful candidate will assist with daily farm management, including tasks related to bird inspection and biosecurity measures. Weekend work is essential, and the role provides an excellent opportunity for those eager to learn various aspects of farm operations.

Qualifications

• Able to assist with daily farm management tasks.
• Familiar with biosecurity measures.
• Competence in handling equipment like telescopic handlers.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Farm Manager with daily tasks of bird inspection and record keeping.
• Maintain biosecurity measures including foot dips and wheel wash.
• Learn bird selection and humane culling techniques.
• Perform general farm repairs and maintenance.

Job description

Overview

We are looking to employ a full time Farm Assistant. This is an excellent permanent opportunity for the right candidate. The successful candidate will assist with the daily management of the farm.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Farm Manager or the Assistant Farm Manager with the daily tasks of bird inspection during the day and record keeping
• Put down the suitable amount of paper and food using the food trailer and compact tractor
• Maintain biosecurity measures (foot dips, wheel wash etc)
• Become competent on all aspects of setting up the farm
• Tipping chicks as part of a team
• Become familiar with correct drinker/feeder levels and heights. Adjust as and when required
• Learn and become familiar with bird selection and competent at humanely culling birds
• Understand the importance of food rations and opening/closing of the food bins
• Oversee during catching
• Using telescopic handler and bucket brush. Lantra training will be provided
• General farm repairs with own skill base
• Weekly grass cutting/strimming of the farm grounds
• Delivering and collecting farm equipment and veterinary products to other farms
• General cleaning duties after contractor cleaners have removed litter and washed down

Job Details

• Six-day week; weekend work is essential, you will be required to work every other weekend
• Job Type: Full-time