Farm Assistant

Staffline; Linton; 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 seeking a Farm Assistant in Landbeach, Cambridgeshire. The role is 40 hours per week, across 5 days in a with a pay rate of £13.27 per hour. You will support broiler farms, maintain welfare standards and assist with day-to-day farm operations.

Training is provided; a full UK driving licence is required due to mobile nature of the work. Opportunities to develop skills in poultry production and site performance are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in poultry farming is beneficial but not required as training is provided.
• Full UK driving licence due to the mobile nature of the role.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working across different farm locations.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day care and welfare of poultry while maintaining high standards.
• Assist with bird weighing, vaccination, catching, and collection activities.
• Monitor ventilation, heating, feed, water, and lighting to promote bird health.
• Maintain accurate records relating to birds, feed, supplies and farm activities.
• Ensure cleanliness, biosecurity and farm presentation standards.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Animal welfare awareness

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Farm Assistant - Landbeach Cambridgeshire

Location: Landbeach Cambridgeshire

Hours: 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