Egg-Laying Farm Manager: Lead Welfare & Performance

Noble Foods; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free hot drinks on shift

Service awards

Enhanced paternity and maternity

Free life insurance

Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme

Perkbox discounts

Discounted eggs and chicken

Annual bonus after 6 months of service

Job summary

Noble Foods is seeking an experienced Farm Manager to lead Walcott Farm, Lincolnshire, a modern layer operation. You will drive performance while keeping bird welfare at the forefront and ensuring biosecurity, safety and efficiency across the site.

In this hands-on leadership role you’ll manage flock health, monitor production indicators and coach your team to deliver strong farm results. A practical, commercial approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a poultry farm operation.
• Strong focus on bird welfare and welfare standards.
• Ability to monitor production KPIs and adapt plans.
• Experience with data‑driven improvements.
• Excellent communication and team coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee flock health, welfare and productivity.
• Monitor egg production, feed usage and mortality.
• Maintain biosecurity, hygiene and disease prevention.
• Lead and develop farm staff.
• Manage feed, equipment and resources efficiently.
• Coordinate maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Record-keeping and data-driven improvement.

Skills

People management

Poultry farming

Biosecurity

Animal welfare

Data analysis

Leadership

Job description

Noble Foods is seeking an experienced Farm Manager to lead Walcott Farm, Lincolnshire, a modern layer operation. You will drive performance while keeping bird welfare at the forefront and ensuring biosecurity, safety and efficiency across the site.

In this hands-on leadership role you’ll manage flock health, monitor production indicators and coach your team to deliver strong farm results. A practical, commercial approach is essential.