Farm Assistant Plus

Pilgrims Europe; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Progression opportunities

Overtime at 1.5x

Job summary

Pilgrims Europe in Lincoln is seeking an individual to join our Breeder team and support the day-to-day running of the business. You will collect eggs from laying farms, liaise with Farm Managers, and travel between sites to ensure timely collections.

The role requires a hands-on, independent worker with strong communication and organisational skills. You must follow biosecurity and health & safety procedures, and be prepared for training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and hands-on approach to tasks.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to travel between sites and complete training.

Responsibilities

• Collect commercial eggs from laying farms.
• Liaise with Farm Managers and organise collections.
• Travel between sites to ensure timely egg collections.
• Follow biosecurity, health & safety procedures.
• Assist on farms with other tasks, including chick placements.

Skills

Independent worker

Strong communication

Organised

Biosecurity awareness

Driving license

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

We are looking for an individual to join our Breeder team and play a vital role in the day-to-day running of the business.

Key Tasks

• Collecting commercial eggs from our laying farms
• Liaise with Farm Managers and organise collections
• Travel between sites
• Follow biosecurity procedures
• Helping on farms with other jobs, including chick placements and daily farm tasks

Role Requirements

• Strong work ethic and hands-on approach to tasks
• Ability to work independently
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Ability to take ownership of tasks
• Willingness to travel between sites.
• Complete all training requirements
• Ensure strict adherence to biosecurity and health & safety procedures
• Follow Red Tractor/industry assurance scheme standards.
• Completed/willing to complete an NVQ Level 2
• No other contact with poultry or birds
• UK Driving license desired (UK license for over 1 year, No more than 6 live points, no previous convictions for DD, DG, DR)

Benefits

• £13.67 per hour
• Overtime at x 1.5
• Training and development
• Recognition for performance and value-driven behaviours
• Progression opportunities