Assistant Farm Manager

CDS Labour (Group UK) Ltd; Langrick Bridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction and ongoing training

Long-term career development

Stable work with established farming

Opportunity for progression

Job summary

CDS Labour are seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to join a well-established poultry farming operation in the Boston area. The role focuses on day-to-day farm management, bird welfare, and practical development across broiler farm activities.

You will support farm managers, handle recording duties, and maintain biosecurity and hygiene standards. A full driving licence and English proficiency are essential for this rural role.

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
• Flexibility to work according to the needs of the farm
• 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 any 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
• Assisting Farm Managers across different areas of the operation
• Completing additional farm duties as needed

Skills

Poultry farming

Biosecurity

Record-keeping

Teamwork

Driving licence

Job description

Assistant Farm Manager - Poultry

Salary: £32,500 per annum
Hours: 7:00am-5:00pm, working on a rota Monday to Sunday
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.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with poultry, hatchery, livestock or farming experience who is ready to take the next step in their career. You will receive practical experience across all areas of broiler farm management while working closely with experienced Farm Managers.

The Role

You will support the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the farm, ensuring bird welfare remains the highest priority.

Your responsibilities will include

• 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 any 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
• Assisting Farm Managers across different areas of the operation
• Completing additional 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
• Flexibility to work according to the needs of the farm
• 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 regulations, applicants must not have contact with or keep other birds outside work, including domestic poultry or caged birds.

What's on Offer?

• £32,500 annual salary
• Permanent, full-time employment
• Stable work with an established farming business
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Opportunity to develop your farm-management skills
• Support from experienced Farm Managers
• Varied, practical and responsible work
• Opportunity for long-term career development

If you have relevant farming or livestock experience and are ready to progress into farm management, we would love to hear from you.