Farm Assistant Plus

Pilgrims Europe; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Overtime at x1.5

Progression opportunities

Recognition for performance

Job summary

Pilgrims Europe in Newark on Trent is seeking a hands-on Breeder team member to support day-to-day running of our poultry operations. You will collect commercial eggs from laying farms, liaise with Farm Managers and travel between sites.

You will follow biosecurity procedures, assist on farms with tasks such as chick placements and daily duties, and take ownership of tasks while meeting health & safety standards including Red Tractor guidelines.

Qualifications

• 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)

Responsibilities

• Collecting commercial eggs from 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.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Independent worker

Communication

Organisation

Take ownership

Willingness to travel

Training readiness

Biosecurity adherence

Compliance with standards

NVQ Level 2 (completed/willing)

Driving license (UK)

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