Assistant Farm Manager - Thornton Farm

World Agriculture & Opportunities; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive agricultural company in the UK is looking for an Assistant Farm Manager. The role involves managing livestock welfare, maintaining site standards, and supervising staff. Ideal candidates should have livestock experience and effective communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, holiday allowance, and various lifestyle perks. If you're passionate about agriculture and eager to grow your career, apply today!

Benefits

31 days holiday allowance

5% pension

Life assurance

Cashback perks and discounts

Wellbeing resources

Free staff parking

Qualifications

• Own transport is essential for travel to different sites.
• Previous experience with livestock is necessary.
• A willingness to learn and self-motivation are important.

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimum conditions for bird welfare.
• Supervise staff ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Maintain accurate records as required by UK legislation.

Skills

Livestock experience

Effective communication

Self-motivation

Education

NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Poultry production

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

East Riding Of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom Fulltime

Job Description

About The Role:

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, at our Thornton 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.

The Benefits Of Working For Avara Foods

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.

Benefits

We Offer Comprehensive Training As Well As Continuous Development As You Build Your Long-term Career With Us. You Can Also Look Forward To Benefits That Amongst Other Things Include The Following:

• £32925.12
• *31 days holiday allowance
• 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
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Hours of Work

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

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 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.

What will your key responsibilities as an Assistant Farm Manager include?

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

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Own transport is essential - you may be required to travel to different sites
• 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
  
  

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Hereford site, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.

If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

Contact us to apply

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