Poultry Farm Assistant Manager — Hands-On Leadership

Avara Foods Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Pension 5%

Life assurance

Staff parking

Job summary

Avara Foods Ltd is recruiting an Assistant Farm Manager based at Crozen. This is a farm-based, hands-on role working with the farm management team to oversee the welfare and performance of the livestock, while maintaining site standards.

You will receive a competitive package including £31,516 annual salary, 31 days holiday, 5% pension contribution, life assurance and free staff parking, plus comprehensive training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Own transport is essential – travel between multiple sites is essential.
• Previous livestock experience (poultry preferred but not essential).
• NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Poultry Production or Agriculture (desirable – full training provided).
• Strong communication and people skills.
• A willingness to learn and self-motivation.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and complete manual tasks.
• Basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimum environmental conditions for bird welfare and biosecurity practises are maintained.
• Complete grading and vaccinating of the birds.
• Ensure site maintenance and general Avara Foods standards are met and completed.
• Supervise staff and third parties whilst on site, ensuring adherence to Health and Safety procedures.
• Comply with legislative and assurance scheme standards.
• Maintain accurate records as stipulated by Avara Foods & UK legislation (goods and services received, generator, alarm logs, crop records, medication register, accident book etc.).
• Operate financial control systems in support of effective best cost management.
• Ensure that high standards of animal welfare, hygiene and husbandry practice are maintained.
• Working on other farm sites, as and when needed.
• Covering in the Farm manager’s absence
• Reporting to the Farm Manager

Skills

Own transport

Previous livestock experience

Strong communication

Willingness to learn

Self-motivation

Ability to work with minimal supervisi

Basic IT skills

Education

NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Poultry Production or Agriculture

Job description

Avara Foods Ltd is recruiting an Assistant Farm Manager based at Crozen. This is a farm-based, hands-on role working with the farm management team to oversee the welfare and performance of the livestock, while maintaining site standards.

You will receive a competitive package including £31,516 annual salary, 31 days holiday, 5% pension contribution, life assurance and free staff parking, plus comprehensive training and career development opportunities.