Assistant Farm Manager - Swale Farm

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

Job summary

A modern agricultural company in Sandhutton is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to oversee day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include managing livestock welfare, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The suitable candidate should possess livestock experience and effective communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £32,925.12, pension benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

£32,925.12 salary

31 days holiday allowance

5% pension

Life assurance

Discounted shopping and cinema tickets

Free staff parking

Qualifications

• Experience in livestock handling is essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new farming practices is necessary.
• Basic IT skills for record keeping and communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily farm activities and livestock welfare.
• Supervise staff and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Maintain accurate records as per UK legislation.

Skills

Livestock experience

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

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

Job description

Job Overview

As an Assistant Farm Manager, you'll work closely with the farm management team, managing on a day-to-day basis, a modern company 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 up-keep and appearance of the whole site.

Are you passionate about agriculture? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience or qualifications in farming or livestock? 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 Swale 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. Own transport is essential – you may be required to travel to different sites.

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 service 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
• Working on other farm sites, as and when needed
• Covering in the Farm manager's absence
• Reporting to the Farm Manager

Requirements

• 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 including

Benefits

• £32,925.12 salary, 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
• T's & Cs Apply

Hours of Work

Monday to Sunday, 6 days a week 07:00 - 16:30