Farm Assistant

Staffline; Landbeach; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

PPE provided

Full training provided

Job summary

Staffline is recruiting a Farm Assistant to support poultry care, farm operations, and record-keeping across multiple broiler farms. You will help maintain bird welfare, hygiene, and site performance while following company standards and safety practices.

Training will be provided; a full UK driving licence is required due to the mobile nature of the role. The position offers 40 hours per week across five days, with pay of £13.27 per hour.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day care and welfare of poultry.
• Assist with weighing, vaccination, catching and collection activities.
• Monitor ventilation, heating, feed, water, and lighting.
• Maintain records on birds, feed, and farm activities.
• Ensure cleanliness, biosecurity and farm presentation.
• Operate basic maintenance checks on farm equipment.

Job description

40 hours per week, working any 5 days out of 7

Pay Rate:

£13.27 per hour

Your Time at Work

As a Farm Assistant , you will play an important role in maintaining high standards of bird welfare, farm hygiene, and site performance. You will travel to various broiler farms and support day-to-day farm activities to ensure birds are cared for in line with company standards and industry best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day care and welfare of poultry, ensuring the highest standards are maintained at all times.
• Assist with farm operations including bird weighing, vaccination, catching, and collection activities.
• Monitor environmental conditions such as ventilation, heating, feed, water, and lighting to promote bird health and performance.
• Maintain accurate records relating to birds, feed, supplies, and farm activities.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness, biosecurity, and farm presentation.
• Operate and carry out basic maintenance checks on farm equipment, reporting any faults or repair requirements.
• Follow company procedures, health and safety policies, and environmental practices, including waste reduction and recycling initiatives.
• Work closely with the Farm Manager and wider farm team to support flock performance, continuous improvement, and efficient farm operations.
• Contribute to farm security by monitoring site access and following security procedures.
• Participate in training and development activities to build skills and knowledge in poultry production.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties required to support the operation of the farm.

Our Perfect Worker

What we're looking for:

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working across different farm locations.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to animal welfare and health & safety standards.
• Previous agricultural or poultry experience is beneficial but not essential as training will be provided.
• Full UK driving licence required due to the mobile nature of the role.

Experience in a similar role required

Key Information and Benefits

• Uniform provided
• PPE provided
• Full training provided

Job Ref:

1DHIRE