Poultry Farm Manager

Fane Valley; Omagh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Pension & Life Assurance

Health & Well-Being Programme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Fane Valley in Lisburn is seeking a proactive Poultry Farm Manager to oversee pullet rearing from day-old chicks to 16 weeks, ensuring bird health, welfare, biosecurity and productivity. You will lead the daily farm operations, combining hands-on livestock management with planning and administration, while working with the Poultry Team to meet business objectives and customer requirements.

The role requires practical experience in poultry and farming, strong Excel reporting, excellent

Qualifications

• Experience in poultry and wider agricultural industry.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel for reports and records.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and in a busy team.
• Proactive approach with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload.
• Ideally holds a degree or HND in agriculture or animal science and knowledge of modern poultry production.

Responsibilities

• Manage rearing of pullets from day-old chicks to 16 weeks with high standards of health, welfare, biosecurity and productivity.
• Lead day-to-day farm operations, combining hands-on livestock management with planning and administration.
• Ensure flock performance and compliance with company and industry standards.
• Collaborate with the wider Fane Valley Feeds Poultry Team to meet business objectives and customer requirements.

Skills

Poultry knowledge

Excel reporting

Communication skills

Initiative & teamwork

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Agriculture degree or HND

Job description

We now have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our Pullet Rearing business as a Poultry Farm Manager based in Lisburn.

Reporting to the Poultry Business Manager, the Poultry Farm Manager will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of a company operated pullet rearing enterprise.

The Role:

• Manage the successful rearing of pullets from day-old chicks to 16 weeks, ensuring high standards of bird health, welfare, biosecurity, and productivity;
• Lead the day-to-day operation of the poultry farm, combining hands-on livestock management with planning and administration;
• Ensure excellent flock performance through effective management while maintaining compliance with company and industry standards;
• Work closely with the wider Fane Valley Feeds Poultry Team to achieve business objectives and meet customer requirements.

The Person:

• Previous experience and knowledge of the poultry and wider agricultural industry;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly excel for producing reports and maintaining accurate records;
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills;
• Have the ability to work on their own initiative and within a busy team;
• A proactive approach with strong organisational and problem solving skills;
• Show attention to detail and be able to prioritise a busy workload;
• Ideally have a degree or HND in agriculture or animal science (or equivalent) and a sound knowledge of modern poultry production.

In return the company offers an excellent rate of pay, an attractive benefits package which includes Healthcare Plan for employees and their children under 18, Company Pension & Life Assurance, Health & Well-Being Programme as well as excellent personal development and career progression opportunities.