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Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists are seeking an experienced Poultry Stockperson to join a modern broiler breeder operation in Devon. The role offers a stable team, a well equipped site and ongoing investment in facilities, with opportunities to develop skills within a progressive farming business.

You will have hands-on poultry experience, focus on bird welfare and production standards, monitor flock health and performance, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in commercial poultry farming preferred (broiler breeder).
• Right to work in the UK or valid visa.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily bird checks and monitor flock health.
• Maintain high welfare, biosecurity and husbandry.
• Monitor production and identify changes in bird condition.
• Carry out routine farm duties: feeding, egg collection, cleaning.
• Maintain accurate records and follow procedures.
• Report health, welfare or equipment concerns.
• Work with farm management to ensure smooth operations.
• Support site improvements and ongoing development.

Skills

Poultry farming

Bird welfare

Biosecurity

Record keeping

Independent worker

Education

NVQ Level 2 (UK) or Scottish NVQ Level 2

Job description

The Job:

We are recruiting for an experienced Poultry Stockperson to join a modern broiler breeder operation in Devon. This is an opportunity to work within an established team at a well equipped site, with ongoing investment in facilities and farm operations. The role would suit someone with practical poultry experience who takes pride in bird welfare, maintains high production standards and wants to develop their skills within a progressive farming business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out daily bird checks and monitor flock health, behaviour and performance
• Maintain high standards of bird welfare, biosecurity and general husbandry
• Monitor production and identify any changes in bird condition or performance
• Carry out routine farm duties, including feeding, egg collection and maintaining clean, well-managed facilities as required
• Maintain accurate records and follow farm procedures and assurance standards
• Identify and report any health, welfare or equipment concerns
• Work closely with the farm management team to maintain efficient day-to-day operations
• Support general farm maintenance and ongoing improvements across the site

The Company:

An established poultry farming business operating modern, well-maintained facilities with a focus on bird welfare, production standards and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will join an experienced team within a business committed to developing its people and investing in its operations.

The Candidate:

• Previous hands-on experience in commercial poultry farming, ideally within broiler breeder production.
• Good understanding of bird welfare, flock health, biosecurity and poultry husbandry.
• Able to monitor bird performance, recognise potential problems and take appropriate action.
• Reliable and practical, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and follow farm procedures.
• Keen to develop professionally and contribute to a well-run, modern poultry operation.

The Package:

• Salary £30,000 - £32,000 per annum DOE
• 40 hours per week
• Permanent opportunity within an established poultry business
• Modern facilities and equipment
• Support from an experienced farm management team
• Ongoing investment in the site and opportunities to develop your skills

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.