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Farm Manager

Galaxy Personnel

England

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

15 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Farm Manager to oversee livestock operations in a thriving farming business. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled individual with a background in poultry or livestock farming. You will be responsible for maintaining bird health, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with welfare standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and a commitment to excellence. Join a dynamic team that values dedication and offers a supportive environment for growth and development in the agricultural sector.

Benefits

Accommodation
Flexible working hours

Qualifications

  • Experience in livestock management, preferably at Assistant Farm Manager level.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain bird health and welfare, ensuring compliance and performance monitoring.
  • Supervise staff and manage site equipment setup and maintenance.

Skills

Livestock management
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Teamwork
Flexibility

Education

Level 3 WDBA or NVQ qualification in poultry production
UK Driving license

Tools

Tractor
Telehandler
Pesticide application equipment

Job description

Job Title: Farm Manager

Area: Norfolk

Salary: Excellent rates of pay comes with Accommodation

Job Type: Full-time, Perm

Galaxy Personnel is working with a well-established farming business to recruit a Farm Manager. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in livestock or poultry farming.

Key Duties:

  • Maintain bird health, welfare, compliance and monitoring performance
  • Monitor and motivate staff
  • Setting up and maintenance of site equipment
  • Attend day old and brood and move deliveries and vaccinate where required
  • Supervise catching
  • Check weigh birds as required
  • Administer routine vaccines and appropriate treatments where required
  • Monitor feed, gas, bedding and wood pellet deliveries

Essential Skills and Experience Required:

  • Previous experience with livestock, preferably at Assistant Farm Manager Level
  • Good communicator
  • Ability to accurately record and understand farm information
  • Team player
  • Good organiser
  • Flexible approach to working

Desirable:

  • Good understanding and experience of all aspects of poultry production
  • Excellent understanding of bird welfare issues including a sound knowledge of Red Tractor and RSPCA Assured production
  • Tractor driving experience
  • Telehandler training
  • PA1 PA6 Pesticide Training

Qualifications:

  • Level 3 WDBA or NVQ qualification in poultry production
  • UK Driving license

Personal Traits:

  • Self-motivated
  • Conscientious
  • Willing to learn
  • Cooperative
  • Self-disciplined
  • Committed

If you would like to speak to me in confidentiality about this great opportunity, please contact David Steel on (phone number removed).

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