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Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Essex; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Job summary

A relief Broiler Farm Manager position is open in Essex to provide holiday and days-off cover across four established broiler farm sites. You will oversee daily operations, monitor bird health and welfare, and maintain records while ensuring biosecurity and welfare standards are met.

The role requires practical poultry experience and a valid UK driving licence, with NVQ Level 2 in Poultry Production preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in practical poultry management and welfare.
• Knowledge of biosecurity and welfare standards.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and coordinate teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide holiday and days-off cover across four broiler sites in Essex
• Take responsibility for day-to-day running of the farm during cover
• Monitor bird health, welfare and performance across sites
• Ensure feed, water, ventilation and environmental systems operate properly
• Carry out routine flock inspections and address health/welfare concerns
• Maintain accurate farm records and production information
• Maintain biosecurity and comply with welfare standards
• Coordinate daily farm activities and liaise with senior management
• Assist with bird movements and house turnaround between crops
• Perform general site maintenance and estate duties

Skills

Poultry industry experience

Poultry health and welfare knowledge

Biosecurity knowledge

Communication & organisation

Independent travel between sites

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Poultry Production

Scottish NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Relief Broiler Farm Manager - Essex – covering 4 poultry farm sites - £30,000–£40,000 + Accommodation

The Job:

We are recruiting a Relief Broiler Farm Manager to provide management cover across four established broiler farm sites in Essex. The role will primarily involve providing holiday cover, days-off cover and additional management support, ensuring the farms continue to operate efficiently and maintain high standards when the usual Farm Managers are absent.

This is a varied and hands on position, suited to an experienced poultry professional who is confident taking responsibility for the day to day running of a broiler unit. When relief cover is not required, you will support the wider business with practical farm and estate duties, including maintenance and general site upkeep.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide holiday and days off cover across four broiler farm sites in Essex
• Take responsibility for the day to day running of the farm when providing cover
• Monitor bird health, welfare and performance throughout the crop
• Ensure feed, water, ventilation and environmental systems are operating effectively
• Carry out routine flock inspections and identify and respond to any health or welfare concerns
• Maintain accurate farm records, paperwork and production information
• Maintain high standards of biosecurity and comply with relevant poultry welfare and assurance standards
• Coordinate daily farm activities and ensure work is completed efficiently
• Liaise with senior management, veterinary teams and other relevant personnel where required
• Assist with bird movements, turnaround and preparation of poultry houses between crops
• Support general farm and estate duties when management cover is not required
• Carry out practical tasks including painting, grass cutting, basic maintenance and general site upkeep

The Company:

An established poultry business operating across multiple broiler farm sites in Essex. The business places a strong emphasis on bird welfare, biosecurity, production performance and maintaining high standards across its farms.

The Candidate

• Previous practical experience within the poultry industry, ideally with commercial broiler experience
• Experience managing or supervising a poultry unit would be advantageous
• Good knowledge of poultry health, welfare, biosecurity and day-to-day farm management
• Confident taking responsibility for a farm and making decisions when providing management cover
• Practical, flexible and hands-on approach to work
• Good communication, organisation and time management skills
• Able to work independently and travel between multiple farm locations across Essex
• Full UK driving licence
• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Poultry Production preferred, although experienced candidates without the qualification will be considered

The Package

• Salary £30,000–£40,000 depending on experience
• Training and support towards NVQ Level 2 where required
• Opportunity to work across four established broiler farm sites
• Varied role combining poultry management with practical farm and estate duties

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.