Laying Farm Manager – Breeder Farm – Poultry – North UK + Excellent Package

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Laying Farm Manager for a breeder poultry operation in North UK. You will oversee the health and welfare of approximately 42,000 birds, manage a dedicated team, and ensure production efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in poultry operations and a passion for bird welfare. Competitive salary and potential accommodation options are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Accommodation may be available

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in poultry farming, ideally within breeder or layer operations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Passionate about bird welfare with a proactive, hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a breeder laying site, ensuring optimal flock health and production.
• Lead and develop all farm staff and contractors.
• Adhere to biosecurity protocols and stock management programmes.

Skills

Poultry farming experience

Leadership skills

Bird welfare knowledge

Commercial awareness

Job description

Laying Farm Manager

Laying Farm Manager – Breeder Farm – Poultry – North UK + Excellent Package

The Role:

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Laying Farm Manager to take full operational responsibility for a breeder laying site within a well established poultry operation. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team while ensuring the highest standards of bird welfare, production efficiency and staff development. The site is home to approximately 42,000 pullets plus males and requires a manager with a strong understanding of breeder operations, welfare standards and people management to maintain and improve overall flock performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for the management of a breeder laying site, ensuring optimal flock health, welfare and egg production
• Managing a flock of around 42,000 pullets plus males, ensuring eggs are produced to required standards and specifications
• Adhering to company stock management programmes and biosecurity protocols
• Leading, managing, and developing all farm staff, contractors and service providers
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and communicating ideas to field management
• Managing commercial aspects including labour planning, working to budgets and achieving production targets
• Ensuring 24/7 emergency cover is in place via alarm call support

The Candidate:

• Proven experience in poultry farming, ideally within breeder or layer operations
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Passionate about bird welfare with a proactive, hands on approach
• Commercially aware with the ability to meet operational and financial targets
• Flexible and committed, with a willingness to work as required by the needs of the site

Working Hours:

48 hours per week – any 5 or 6 days from 7, depending on operational requirements.

The Package:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Accommodation may be available
• Excellent progression opportunities within a forward-thinking agricultural business

Please email your CV to Charlotte Levent, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail].