Relief Farm Manager

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus

Accommodation provided

Company pension

Ongoing training and career developm

Permanent, full-time position

Job summary

A Relief Farm Manager role in North Yorkshire is available with Agricultural Recruitment Specialists. The job provides management cover across multiple broiler farms, overseeing day-to-day operations, bird welfare and performance, and environmental controls.

It requires flexibility to travel between farms and strong leadership of farm teams. The package includes £32,000-£45,000 DOE, plus a performance bonus, accommodation, company pension and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent relevant to poultry roles.
• Experience in commercial broiler production and farm management.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide management cover across multiple broiler farms.
• Oversee day-to-day site operations when required.
• Monitor bird health, welfare and performance.
• Manage environmental controls (ventilation, heating, feeding, watering).
• Maintain biosecurity and hygiene standards.
• Record flock performance, mortality, feed usage and production data.
• Coordinate chick placements, thinning, catching and depopulation.
• Lead farm staff and conduct routine inspections.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, Red Tractor standards and Health & Safety.

Skills

Stockmanship

Bird welfare

Travel between farms

Education

NVQ Level 2 UK

Scottish NVQ Level 2

Job description

Relief Farm Manager
Relief Farm Manager - North Yorkshire - £32,000 - £45,000 + Performance Bonus + 4 Bed Accommodation + Company Vehicle

The Job:

• Providing management cover across multiple broiler farms.
• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of sites when required.
• Monitoring bird health, welfare and performance.
• Managing environmental controls including ventilation, heating, feeding and watering systems.
• Maintaining high standards of biosecurity and hygiene.
• Recording flock performance, mortality, feed usage and production data.
• Coordinating chick placements, thinning, catching and depopulation.
• Supporting and leading farm staff where necessary.
• Carrying out routine inspections and reporting maintenance requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures, Red Tractor standards and Health & Safety regulations.

The Company:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Relief Farm Manager to join a successful and growing commercial poultry business. Working across multiple broiler sites, you'll provide management cover for holidays, sickness and peak operational periods, ensuring the highest standards of bird welfare, performance and farm management are maintained. This is a varied, hands‑on role that would suit someone who enjoys working across different sites, solving problems and supporting farm teams.

The Candidate:

• Previous experience in commercial broiler production.
• Experience as a Farm Manager, Assistant Farm Manager or Senior Stockperson.
• Excellent stockmanship and a strong focus on bird welfare.
• Good understanding of environmental management and poultry house systems.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A flexible approach and willingness to travel between farms.
• A full UK driving licence.

The Package:

• £32,000 - £45,000 DOE
• Performance-related bonus
• Accommodation provided
• Company pension
• Ongoing training and career development
• Permanent, full-time position

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.