Assistant Farm Manager - Northfield

AVARA FOODS LIMITED; Topcliffe; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK food business is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to oversee livestock welfare and site maintenance at their Northfield Farm in England. Responsibilities include maintaining biosecurity, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with health standards. The ideal candidate will have livestock experience, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn. Benefits include a competitive salary of £32,925.12, up to 38 days holiday, and various lifestyle perks in a supportive working environment.

Benefits

£32,925.12 salary

31 days holiday allowance increasing to up to 38 days

5% pension

Life assurance

Wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Previous livestock experience, not necessarily poultry but an excellent stock person.
• Need to have effective communication and people skills essential.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimum environmental conditions for bird welfare and biosecurity.
• Complete feeding, vaccinating, and grading of the birds.
• Supervise staff and ensure adherence to Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Livestock experience

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Basic IT skills

Education

NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Poultry production or similar Agriculture qualification

Job description

As an inclusive, forward‑thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our farm management across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Assistant Farm Manager to join our team, based at our Northfield Farm site. The role is farm based, so you will be working in a farming environment which can be noisy. Our farms are modern, and hygiene is of utmost importance. What will you be doing as an Assistant Farm Manager at Avara? As an Assistant Farm Manager, you'll work closely with the farm management team, managing on a day‑to‑day basis, a modern company broiler farm. The main responsibility of an Assistant Farm Manager is for the wellbeing and performance of the livestock, although this will extend, by definition, to the upkeep and appearance of the whole site.

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimum environmental conditions to ensure bird welfare and biosecurity practices are maintained
• Complete feeding, vaccinating and grading of the birds
• Ensure site maintenance and general Avara Foods standards are met and completed
• Supervise staff and third parties whilst on site, ensuring adherence to Health and Safety procedures
• Comply with legislative and assurance scheme standards
• Maintain accurate records as stipulated by Avara Foods & UK legislation (goods and services received, generator, alarm logs, crop records, medication register, accident book etc.)
• Operate the farm within effective cost management parameters
• Ensure that high standards of animal welfare, hygiene and husbandry practice are maintained
• Work on other farm sites, as and when needed
• Covering in the Farm manager's absence
• Reporting to the Farm Manager
• Own transport is essential – you may be required to travel to different sites

Qualifications

• Previous livestock experience, not necessarily poultry but an excellent stock person
• NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Poultry production or similar Agriculture qualification is desirable but training will be given
• Need to have effective communication and people skills essential
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and self‑motivation
• Able to work with minimal supervision and carry out manual duties
• Basic IT skills

About the Company

You may not have heard of us, but there's a good chance you've enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK's leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country's major supermarkets and well‑known restaurants. We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

Benefits

• £ 32,925.12
• 31 days holiday allowance increasing to up to 38 Days
• 5% pension
• Life assurance
• Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well‑known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets!
• Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments.
• Free staff parking

As an Assistant Farm Manager, you will enjoy a secure, supportive, and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded. We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long‑term career with us.