Free Range Poultry Area Manager

Duncan Farms; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural organization in the UK is seeking a Free Range Poultry Area Manager to support operations across multiple free range farms. This hands-on leadership role involves overseeing daily operations, maintaining high standards of safety and welfare, and leading a team of skilled individuals. The ideal candidate will have extensive poultry production knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the flexibility to manage operational demands. The position offers a competitive employment package, including a company vehicle and potential accommodation.

Benefits

Competitive employment package

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

30 days annual leave

Accommodation may be available

Qualifications

• Experienced in poultry production, ideally within free range systems.
• Confident communicator and practical leader.
• Highly competent in stockmanship and biosecurity.
• Commercially aware and solutions-focused.
• Flexible to operational demands, including out-of-hours work.

Responsibilities

• Support and oversee operations across free range laying farms.
• Lead and develop site teams including supervisors.
• Ensure high standard maintenance of equipment and infrastructure.
• Maintain compliance with audits and legal requirements.
• Support data collection and cost control initiatives.

Skills

Poultry production knowledge

People skills

Leadership

Biosecurity standards

Operational flexibility

Job description

Department: Free Range
Location: Multi-site role, Office Base at Muirden Farm, Turriff

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Free Range Poultry Area Manager to support the effective operation of our free range laying units across Aberdeenshire. This is a hands‑on leadership role, working closely with the free range farms team to ensure high standards of biosecurity, health and safety, bird welfare, team leadership, compliance, and operational performance across multiple sites.

This position will suit an individual with strong poultry knowledge, excellent people skills, and the flexibility required to operate in a fast‑moving agricultural environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and oversee daily operations across free range laying farms.
• Lead, coordinate and develop site teams, including supervisors and stockpersons.
• Ensure equipment, systems, and infrastructure are maintained to a high standard.
• Maintain compliance with audits, accreditations, and legal requirements.
• Support data collection, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate cover, repairs, and site turnarounds as required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced in poultry production, ideally within free range systems, with understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment on farms.
• A confident communicator and practical leader.
• Highly competent in stockmanship, biosecurity and welfare standards.
• Commercially aware, organised, and solutions‑focused.
• Flexible and responsive to operational demands, including out‑of‑hours requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive employment package.
• Company vehicle.
• Pension scheme.
• 30 days annual leave.
• Accommodation may be available for the right candidate.
• Opportunity to play a key role in a professional, forward‑looking free‑range operation.

How to Apply

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