Assistant Poultry Farm Manager – Free Range Poultry – Lincolnshire + Potential Relocation Assis[...]

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Lincolnshire seeks an Assistant Poultry Farm Manager to support the operations of three free-range poultry farms. This hands-on role offers rapid progression opportunities, with a focus on bird welfare and site productivity. Ideal for those ready to advance their poultry career, with relocation assistance and accommodation options available.

Benefits

Relocation support

Accommodation options

Career progression opportunities

Additional company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial poultry, preferably with free-range or layers.
• Positive attitude, strong communication skills.
• Supervisory experience is beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support management in overseeing poultry operations across multiple sites.
• Maintain high standards of bird welfare and compliance.
• Monitor flock performance and health.
• Assist in staff training and supervision.

Skills

Bird health oversight

Biosecurity

Data analysis

Communication skills

Job description

AssistantPoultryFarm Manager
Assistant PoultryFarm Manager – Free Range Poultry – Lincolnshire + Potential Relocation Assistance + Accommodation Options

The Job:
We are seeking a hands-on, proactive Assistant Farm Manager to support the day-to-day running of three free-range poultry farms, each managing approximately 40,000 birds. Working closely with the Farm Manager and Area Manager, you will be instrumental in ensuring high welfare standards, smooth operations, and site productivity across all locations.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a varied role and is ready to take the next step in their poultry career. There is scope for rapid progression, and flexibility is available for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Farm Manager in overseeing free-range bird operations across three sites
- Maintain the highest standards of bird welfare, hygiene, and biosecurity
- Monitor bird health, weight gain, feed/water systems and overall flock performance
- Assist with staff supervision, training and rota planning
- Record and analyse performance data to optimise outputs
- Liaise with contractors, vets and feed suppliers
- Support audits, compliance and quality control checks
- Ensure range areas are properly maintained and utilised
- Be hands-on where needed, especially during busy periods

The Company:
Our client operates a well established group of high welfare free range poultry sites. With a strong focus on quality, consistency and staff development, they offer a collaborative working environment and clear progression routes.

The Candidate:
- Experience working in commercial poultry, ideally with free-range or layers
- Comfortable overseeing bird health, site standards, and compliance
- Supervisory experience is beneficial, but strong juniors will also be considered
- Full UK driving licence (multi-site role)
- Positive, can do attitude with good communication skills
- Flexible and willing to muck in where needed

The Package:
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Opportunity to quickly progress within the team
- Relocation support and accommodation options available for the right candidate
- Additional company benefits to be discussed on application

Please email your CV to Bradley Frost, Senior Recruitment Delivery Consultant, [e-mail].

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