Poultry Farm Supervisor

Vickerstock; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Hands-on management role

Job summary

Vickerstock is recruiting a Poultry Supervisor to lead a 37,000-hen site in Dungannon, driving production performance and bird welfare. You will oversee flock management, eggs, and staff, ensuring high standards and safety compliance.

The role requires hands-on leadership, with accountability for biosecurity, audits, and continuous improvement in farm efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in poultry farming and flock management.
• Strong understanding of bird welfare and production KPIs.
• Proven ability to manage staff and day-to-day farm operations.
• Knowledge of biosecurity, health & safety and animal welfare standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a 37,000-hen site.
• Monitor egg production, flock performance and mortality.
• Manage farm staff and ensure high site standards.
• Maintain accurate production records and target performance.
• Ensure audits and compliance with required standards.
• Drive biosecurity and welfare across the flock.

Skills

Poultry farming

Bird welfare

Staff management

KPIs monitoring

Biosecurity

Education

Agricultural or poultry-related qualification

Job description

Vickerstock are working with a poultry business to recruit an experienced Poultry Supervisor to take responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of a site housing approximately 37,000 hens for the Dungannon based farm.

This is a hands-on management role, overseeing flock performance, egg production, bird welfare and the overall running of the farm.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a large-scale poultry operation.
• A hands-on management role with scope to make a real impact on farm performance.

The Role

• Manage the day-to-day operation of a poultry site housing approximately 37,000 hens.
• Monitor egg production, flock performance and mortality rates, identifying and addressing any issues.
• Oversee the management and performance of the hen houses.
• Monitor bird health, welfare and overall flock condition.
• Manage and support farm staff, ensuring high standards are maintained across the site.
• Maintain accurate production and flock records and monitor performance against targets.
• Oversee farm maintenance and ensure facilities and equipment are operating effectively.
• Manage relevant farm audits and ensure compliance with required standards.
• Maintain strong standards across biosecurity, health & safety and animal welfare.
• Identify opportunities to improve flock performance and overall farm efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within poultry farming, flock management or a similar agricultural management position.
• Strong understanding of poultry production and bird welfare.
• Experience managing people and overseeing day-to-day farm operations.
• Good understanding of production performance, mortality and flock KPIs.
• Organised, practical and confident in making decisions on site.

It would be great if you have these but don't worry if you don't!

• Previous experience managing a large-scale poultry site.
• Experience with farm audits and compliance requirements.
• Relevant agricultural or poultry-related qualifications.