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St Lawrence Hall Farms Ltd; St Andrew, Ilketshall; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St Lawrence Hall Farms Ltd. in the United Kingdom is seeking an hands-on Assistant Farm Manager for a busy broiler poultry operation. You will work closely with the Farm Manager to ensure bird welfare, production efficiency, and strict biosecurity across the unit.

This role offers progression for an experienced poultry professional ready to step into a senior operational position within a supportive business. You will manage staff, maintain records, and uphold farm assurance standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in broiler poultry operations.
• Knowledge of welfare and biosecurity best practices.
• Ability to supervise farm staff and maintain records.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations on farm.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Farm Manager in the overall management and smooth running of the broiler unit
• Monitor bird health, welfare, and performance, taking prompt action where required
• Oversee feed, water, ventilation, and environmental systems to optimise growth conditions
• Manage and supervise farm staff
• Maintain accurate records including flock performance, mortality, medication, and feed usage
• Ensure full compliance with farm assurance schemes, biosecurity protocols, and health & safety regulations
• Carry out regular farm inspections and report any issues to the Farm Manager
• Step up to manage the farm in the absence of the Farm Manager

Skills

Poultry knowledge

Biosecurity practices

People management

Record keeping

Health & safety awareness

Welfare monitoring

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Assistant Farm Manager to join our well-established broiler poultry operation. Working closely with the Farm Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the farm, ensuring the highest standards of bird welfare, production efficiency, and biosecurity are consistently maintained.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced poultry professional looking to step into a senior operational role within a supportive and forward-thinking business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Farm Manager in the overall management and smooth running of the broiler unit
• Monitor bird health, welfare, and performance, taking prompt action where required
• Oversee feed, water, ventilation, and environmental systems to optimise growth conditions
• Manage and supervise farm staff
• Maintain accurate records including flock performance, mortality, medication, and feed usage
• Ensure full compliance with farm assurance schemes, biosecurity protocols, and health & safety regulations
• Carry out regular farm inspections and report any issues to the Farm Manager
• Step up to manage the farm in the absence of the Farm Manager