Assistant Farm Manager

Pilgrims Europe; Walcot; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading poultry producer in the UK is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to enhance the operational performance of their laying farm. The role involves assisting in daily routines, supervising staff, and ensuring bird welfare and hygiene standards are met. Ideal candidates will possess poultry experience, leadership skills, and a proactive attitude. This position offers 48-hour work weeks and includes opportunities for development and competitive benefits, supporting the next step in your agricultural career.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Pension Contribution

Family Friendly Policies

Learning and Development Opportunities

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in poultry or livestock is essential.
• Strong commitment to bird welfare and farm standards.
• Willingness to work weekends on a rota.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day farm operations to maximize flock performance.
• Supervise a small team ensuring safe working practices.
• Manage all production and welfare records during relief periods.

Skills

Poultry or livestock experience

Ability to lead and motivate teams

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Hands-on approach

Job description

My job

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Farm Manager within our Breeder Team. Are you passionate about poultry farming and ready to take the next step in your agricultural career? We're looking for a proactive and dedicated Assistant Farm Manager to support the full operational performance of our breeder laying farm.

Working closely with the Farm Manager, you will help ensure the farm runs to the highest standards, supporting bird welfare, productivity, compliance, and staff supervision. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with hands‑on poultry experience looking to develop into a leadership role.

About the Role

As Assistant Farm Manager, you will :

• Support the Farm Manager in all aspects of day‑to‑day farm operations to maximise flock performance.
• Assist with and complete all daily routines, including flock checks, egg collection, environment control, and record keeping.
• Help supervise a small team, providing guidance, direction, and ensuring safe working practices at all times.
• Take responsibility for full relief cover when the Farm Manager is on holiday or during alternate weekends.
• Cover all farm operations during relief periods, including managing staff, completing all production and welfare records, and monitoring/acting on alarm systems.
• Maintain the highest standards of bird welfare, hygiene, and biosecurity.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and help achieve production/egg quality targets.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Previous poultry or livestock experience, ideally in layers or breeders.
• Ability to lead, supervise and motivate small teams.
• Strong commitment to bird welfare and farm standards.
• Willingness to work weekends on a rota and provide full relief cover.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach.

Desirable

• Experience in breeder or laying farm operations.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of automated farm systems.

Hours: 48 hours per week

Location: Martin Moor, Lincolnshire

Reports to: Farm Management Team

Welfare Focus: Bird welfare and biosecurity are paramount

The company

Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best‑known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry‑leading own‑label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.

What we'll bring to the table

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Holiday Entitlement
• Pension Contribution
• Family Friendly Policies
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Life Assurance
• People matter

Our values

• Determination
• Simplicity
• Availability
• Humility
• Discipline
• Sincerity
• Ownership