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Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Poultry Relief Farm Manager role in Lincolnshire with Agricultural Recruitment Specialists seeks an experienced supervisor to provide operational cover across multiple poultry farms. You will ensure welfare, safety, and production standards are met, coordinating staff and maintaining records while handling environmental controls and site issues. UK work eligibility and willingness to advance qualifications required.

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent relevant to the role.
• Right to work in the UK or valid visa.
• Experience in poultry or livestock farming.
• Willingness to undertake further industry qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide management support and operational cover across poultry sites.
• Monitor and manage environmental systems (ventilation, feed, water, lighting).
• Maintain high animal welfare, hygiene and biosecurity standards.
• Maintain accurate records of livestock, feed and farm operations.
• Supervise and coordinate farm staff to complete daily duties.
• Respond to alarms and site issues as required.
• Support stock control and operational efficiency across sites.

Skills

People management

Independent working

IT skills

Decision making

Organizational skills

Education

NVQ Level 2

Scottish NVQ Level 2

Job description

Poultry Relief Farm Manager - Lincolnshire - £41,000 + Vehicle

Poultry Relief Farm Manager - Lincolnshire - £41,000 + Vehicle

The Job:

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Relief Farm Manager to join a well established agricultural business operating across multiple sites. This role will provide operational support and holiday/sickness cover across a number of poultry farms, ensuring sites continue to operate efficiently and in line with high welfare and production standards.

The successful individual will play a key role in maintaining the day to day performance of farms, supporting site teams and ensuring bird welfare, health & safety and environmental controls are consistently managed to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• - Provide management support and operational cover across multiple poultry farm sites
• - Monitor and manage environmental systems including ventilation, feed, water, and lighting
• - Maintain high animal welfare, hygiene, and biosecurity standards
• - Ensure accurate record keeping relating to livestock, feed, and farm operations
• - Support and coordinate farm staff to ensure daily duties are completed effectively
• - Respond to alarm systems and site issues when required
• - Assist in maintaining stock control and operational efficiency across sites

The Candidate:

• - Previous experience within poultry or livestock farming, ideally broiler production
• - Strong ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions
• - Supervisory or people management experience would be advantageous
• - Good organisational and IT skills
• - Full UK driving licence essential
• - Willingness to undertake further industry qualifications and training

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.