Egg Farm Production Manager

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An agricultural business in Shropshire is seeking an Egg Farm Production Manager to oversee multiple egg production sites. This hands-on role involves ensuring bird welfare, maintaining biosecurity standards, and managing staff. Candidates should have experience in poultry production and strong problem-solving abilities. A competitive salary between £40,000 and £45,000 is offered, along with a 3-bedroom house and opportunities in a progressive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

3-bedroom accommodation

Opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience in poultry production is essential.
• Confident managing people and multiple sites.
• Able to identify early changes in bird behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and welfare of livestock.
• Maintain biosecurity standards.
• Manage and motivate staff across sites.

Skills

Poultry production experience

Interest in bird health and welfare

People management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Egg Farm Production Manager

Egg Farm Production Manager - Shropshire - £45,000 basic + Accommodation + Benefits

This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding and forward‑thinking agricultural business. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of a number of egg production sites and their reliable teams, ensuring the highest standards of bird welfare, performance and compliance are maintained at all times.

This is a hands‑on role, with significant time spent working within the units. Early detection of changes in bird behaviour or house environment will be key to success, alongside consistently strong standards of bird husbandry.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring the health and welfare of livestock is the primary focus
• Maintaining excellent biosecurity standards as a core part of site culture
• Ensuring all aspects of site operation are met and audit compliant at all times
• Maintaining safe working practices across all sites
• Managing, supporting, and motivating staff
• Administering vaccine primers
• Monitoring production and performance
• Collecting and analysing daily records
• Reporting directly to the Head of Production
• Problem solving across multiple sites
• Participating in the team alarm rota

The Candidate

• Previous experience in poultry production is essential
• A genuine interest in bird health and welfare
• Confident managing people and multiple sites
• Practical, hands‑on approach with strong attention to detail
• Able to identify early changes in bird behaviour or environmental conditions
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable working within audited systems

The Package

• Competitive basic salary of £40,000 – £45,000
• 3‑bedroom house included
• Opportunity to join a growing, progressive business
• A responsible and rewarding management role

Please email your CV to Rebekah Shields, Global Recruitment Managing Director, [e-mail].