Layer Farm Supervisor

Agricultural And Farming Jobs Agency; East Ferry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bank Holiday uplift £50

Job summary

A Layer Farm Supervisor role near Skegness, Lincolnshire, is being recruited by Agricultural And Farming Jobs Agency. You will oversee 2–3 layer farms, supervise staff, monitor health and egg production, and maintain hygiene and biosecurity across multiple sites.

The position offers hourly pay of £15.50 with overtime and Bank Holiday top-ups, plus relocation assistance. Candidate should have poultry experience and an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Experience in layer or commercial poultry environments.
• Knowledge of poultry husbandry and bird welfare.
• Experience supervising, supporting or training farm staff.
• NVQ Level 2 or Scottish NVQ Level 2 or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations across 2–3 layer farms.
• Monitor flock health, welfare and egg production.
• Maintain high hygiene, cleanliness and biosecurity standards.
• Support and train farm staff as needed.
• Ensure farm procedures and welfare standards are followed.
• Monitor equipment and identify maintenance needs.
• Carry out minor repairs and general maintenance.
• Maintain accurate farm records.
• Report health, welfare or maintenance concerns.
• Contribute to overall farm operation and site presentation.

Skills

Poultry supervision

Staff training

Health and welfare monitoring

Biosecurity awareness

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

LAYER FARM SUPERVISOR | NEAR SKEGNESS, LINCOLNSHIRE

VACANCY ID: 64220 DM

*This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.*

Have you considered progressing from Senior Stockperson into a supervisory position?

Are you currently working within a layer farm and open to a new opportunity?

Are you an experienced Poultry Supervisor looking for your next challenge?

Do you have previous poultry or agricultural experience and enjoy working outdoors?

Would you be interested in taking responsibility for overseeing multiple layer farms?

Location: Near Skegness, Lincolnshire

Salary & Benefits -

£15.50 per hour, plus overtime and £50.00 extra if working Bank Holidays plus relocation assistance available

About the Company

Our client is a well-established, family-run agricultural business based in Lincolnshire and a recognised name within the UK egg production and poultry industry. The business has grown into a leading independent egg producer, operating multiple farms and modern production facilities, with a strong focus on animal welfare, quality, sustainability and high production standards. Despite its growth, it retains its family values, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, investment and long-term development.

The Role

You will play an important part in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of multiple layer farms.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supervising the day-to-day operations across 2-3 layer farms.
• Monitoring flock health, bird welfare and egg production.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and biosecurity.
• Supporting, supervising and training farm staff as required.
• Ensuring farm procedures and welfare standards are consistently followed.
• Monitoring equipment and identifying any operational issues.
• Carrying out minor repairs and general maintenance, including fencing and farm facilities.
• Ensuring accurate farm records are maintained.
• Reporting any health, welfare or maintenance concerns.
• Taking a hands-on approach to supporting the wider farm operation.
• Maintaining exceptionally high standards across all farm sites, ensuring cleanliness, hygiene and biosecurity are consistently prioritised.
• Taking pride in the presentation and upkeep of each farm, ensuring all areas are clean, tidy and maintained to an excellent standard.

About You

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience within a layer or commercial poultry environment.
• Good knowledge of poultry husbandry, bird welfare and biosecurity.
• Experience supervising, supporting or training farm staff.
• A practical approach to farm maintenance and minor repairs.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A reliable, proactive approach and the confidence to work independently.

Salary & Working Hours

• Pay: £15.50 per hour.
• Overtime: Paid overtime available.
• Bank Holidays: Additional £50 payment when working a Bank Holiday.

Three shift patterns available:

• 6 days on / 1 day off.
• 12 days on / 2 days off.
• 4 days on / 4 days off - (6:00am - 6:00pm)

Interested?

If you enjoy working outdoors, have previous experience with laying hens or within the poultry industry, and are looking for a hands-on role within an established farming operation, we would love to hear from you.

Keywords:

Layer Farm Manager | Layer Farm Supervisor | Poultry Farm Manager | Poultry Farm Supervisor | Poultry Stockperson | Senior Poultry Stockperson | Egg Production Operative | Egg Farm Worker | Chicken Farm Worker |Free Range Poultry Worker

*As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for. *