Poultry Farm Supervisor: Welfare & Efficiency Lead

Gressingham Foods; Hinderclay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reduced cost staff shop

Opportunities to further train and</p>

Private counselling support services

Auto enrolment Pension available

Staff and family events

Monthly Employee Draw

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Gressingham Foods is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to help produce ducks of the best quality while maintaining welfare and safety standards. You will manage daily tasks, monitor feed and stock, and ensure records and policies are followed on a remote farm in the UK.

The role requires NVQ level 3 in poultry production or willingness to complete, plus knowledge of stockmanship, health, welfare, and safety. A positive, proactive approach and staff management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Willing to complete an NVQ level 3 in poultry production.
• Knowledge of bird rearing principles, stockmanship, health, welfare, nutrition, and health and safety; will be trained to new staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve high welfare standards.
• Assist achieving target mortality levels efficiently.
• Work to high health and safety standards.
• Update records for the site manager.
• Look after poultry daily feed, water, straw, ventilation and movement.
• Identify and communicate bird or equipment problems to the site manager.
• Liaise with site staff and colleagues to ensure information flow.
• Carry out evening checks of the site when required.
• Maintain and improve hygiene standards on site.
• Assist with general farm duties.
• Monitor stock control of farm supplies and report shortages.
• Follow company policies on site per Handbook.
• Work with staff in a positive manner for safety and efficiency.
• Carry out other poultry farming tasks as required.
• Ensure high-quality product reared with welfare standards for factory and customer requirements.

Skills

Staff management

Health and safety protocols

Nutrition and welfare

Record keeping

Communication

Education

NVQ level 3 in poultry production

Job description

Gressingham Foods is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to help produce ducks of the best quality while maintaining welfare and safety standards. You will manage daily tasks, monitor feed and stock, and ensure records and policies are followed on a remote farm in the UK.

The role requires NVQ level 3 in poultry production or willingness to complete, plus knowledge of stockmanship, health, welfare, and safety. A positive, proactive approach and staff management skills are essential.