Assistant Farm Manager - Field Based

Noble Foods Limited; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble Foods Limited is seeking a dedicated individual for a field-based role to work with Farm Managers and ensure high standards in stock husbandry and bird welfare. The position covers multiple farms and offers a salary of £31,668 plus benefits such as employee perks, service awards, and a wellness programme. Suitable candidates will possess a full driving license and have opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Service Awards

Enhanced paternity and maternity leave

Free life insurance

Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme

Access to Perkbox with discounts

Free turkey at Christmas

Discounted eggs and chicken

Celebration day after 1 year of service

Health checks and consultations

Discounted gym memberships

Free eye tests every two years

Discounted mobile phone contracts

Yearly bonus after 6 months

Wellness programme

Employee Charity Matching Scheme

Qualifications

• Full driving license required.
• Experience in agriculture or farm management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards in stock husbandry, bird welfare, and flock management.
• Ensure sites are audit-ready and compliant with standards and policies.
• Effective operation of the Company Health & Safety Policy.

Skills

Stock husbandry

Bird welfare

Flock performance

Management

Job description

Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Company

Noble Foods is a family-owned company established in 1920, encompassing successful businesses in milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods. We own several well-known brands, including the UK’s largest free-range egg brand, The Happy Egg Co., Big & Fresh, and Purely Organic.

We were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry by Best Companies.

Salary: £31,668 + benefits

This is a field-based role covering farms from Nottingham to Birmingham and Gloucester, with varying shifts.

What are we looking for?

To work with Farm Managers to maintain high standards in stock husbandry, bird welfare, flock performance, and management. The role involves covering multiple farms, requiring a full driving license and the opportunity to develop skills for progression into farm management. The position will involve roving between 3 to 5 farms depending on requirements.

1. Ensure the highest standards in stock husbandry, bird welfare, flock performance, and management.
2. Maintain site standards and ensure adherence to environmental and ethical policies.
3. Ensure sites are audit-ready and compliant with Noble and industry standards.

Effective management and operation of the Company Health & Safety Policy are essential.

We believe diverse talent makes successful teams and are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.

What can we offer you?

• Service Awards
• Enhanced paternity and maternity leave
• Free life insurance
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
• Access to Perkbox with various discounts, including monthly freebies from Greggs or Café Nero
• Free turkey at Christmas for your family
• Discounted eggs and chicken
• Celebration day after 1 year of service, including an extra day off for life events like birthdays
• Access to DigiCare+ for health checks, digital GP, nutritional and mental health consultations
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free eye tests every two years
• Discounted mobile phone contracts
• Yearly bonus after 6 months of service through the People Partnership
• Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
• Wellness programme
• Employee Charity Matching Scheme

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform us when applying. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible assessment process.