Farm Support Assistant - MOBILE

Staffline; Greater Lincolnshire; 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 (Mobile) to travel between broiler farms across the region and support day-to-day farm activities to ensure birds are cared for in line with company standards.

You will assist with bird weighing, vaccination, and routine tasks, monitor environmental conditions, and maintain records. A full UK driving licence is required for this mobile role and full training, PPE and uniform are provided.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic required.
• Good teamwork and communication skills essential.
• Organisational skills and ability to follow procedures.
• Commitment to animal welfare and safety standards.
• Full UK driving licence required due to mobile role.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day care and welfare of poultry.
• Assist with bird weighing, vaccination, catching, and collection.
• Monitor ventilation, heating, feed, water, and lighting.
• Maintain accurate records of birds, feed, and farm activities.
• Ensure hygiene, biosecurity, and farm presentation.
• Operate basic maintenance on farm equipment and report faults.
• Follow health and safety policies and environmental practices.
• Collaborate with Farm Manager to improve flock performance.
• Contribute to site security and training activities.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Animal welfare

Driving licence

Job description

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO DRIVE FOR THIS VACANCY

Location:

Various Broiler Farms (Mobile Role)

Hours:

40 hours per week, working any 5 days out of 7

Pay Rate:

£13.12 per hour

Your Time at Work

As a Farm Assistant (Mobile), 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 required13 due to the mobile nature of the role.

Key Information and Benefits

• Uniform provided
• PPE provided
• Full training provided

Job Ref:

1DHIRE