Farm Support Assistant, Farm Support Assistant

Pilgrim's Europe; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Poultry Passport qualification

Supportive team environment

Leading agricultural business

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe in Lincolnshire is seeking a hands-on Farm Support Assistant to join our broiler farming operations across Lincolnshire. The role involves traveling between our farms to help prepare facilities for bird placements and to maintain high welfare, health and biosecurity standards.

You will work 40 hours per week, any 5 days from 7, with full training provided and the potential to gain a Poultry Passport qualification.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel between farm locations.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Agriculture or poultry experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day poultry farm operations with welfare, health and biosecurity.
• Assist with preparing poultry houses for bird placements (ventilation, heating, feed, water, lighting).
• Maintain records relating to birds, feed, supplies and farm activities.
• Support flock management through weighing, vaccinations, catching and collections.
• Maintain housekeeping across buildings, grounds and roadways.
• Monitor equipment, report defects and assist with minor repairs.
• Ensure procedures, hygiene standards and environmental practices are followed.
• Work with Farm Managers to support flock performance and security.
• Participate in training and development on poultry production and farm management.
• Maintain a professional appearance and represent the company positively.

Skills

Positive attitude

Independent work

Flexible schedule

Travel willingness

UK driving licence

Agriculture experience helpful

Job description

Farm Support Assistant

Farm Support Assistant

Location: Lincolnshire (travel to company farms required)

Hours: 40 hours per week, working any 5 days from 7 (6 when required)

Pay Rate: £13.12 per hour

Join Our Farming Team

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Support Assistant to join our broiler farming operations across Lincolnshire. This is a hand-on role that plays a vital part in preparing our farms to receive birds and ensuring high standards are maintained across our sites. The successful candidate will travel between our farms, supporting farm teams with a variety of tasks to ensure facilities are fully prepared and operational before bird placement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of poultry farms, ensuring high standards of bird welfare, health and safety, and biosecurity at all times.
• Assist with preparing poultry houses for bird placements, including monitoring ventilation, heating, feed, water and lighting systems.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records relating to birds, feed, supplies and farm activities.
• Support operational activities such as bird weighing, vaccinations, catching and collections to ensure efficient flock management.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across the farm, keeping buildings, grounds and roadways clean and tidy.
• Monitor farm equipment, report defects and assist with minor repairs where appropriate.
• Ensure all company procedures, hygiene standards and environmental practices are followed, including waste reduction and recycling initiatives.
• Work closely with Farm Managers and farm teams to support flock performance and farm security.
• Participate in training and development activities to build knowledge of poultry production and farm management.
• Maintain a professional appearance and represent the company positively at all times.

What We're Looking For

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work any 5 days from 7.
• Willingness to travel to different farm locations across Lincolnshire.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Previous agricultural or poultry experience is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.

What We Offer

• Full training
• Poultry Passport qualification
• A supportive team environment.
• The opportunity to play a key role in a leading agricultural business.