Relief Poultry Farm Manager - Hands-on Leadership

Pilgrim's Europe; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus scheme

Agriculture Academy training

Job summary

Pilgrims Europe is seeking a Relief Farm Manager to cover Lincolnshire broiler farms on a 5 from 7 shift, with a sixth day as required, 40 hours per week. You will manage welfare, environmental systems, feed and water, while maintaining records and coordinating farm staff.

You will need a Level 2/3 Poultry Passport and a full driving licence, with opportunities to develop via our Agriculture Academy and a performance-related bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 Poultry Passport Qualification required or to be completed.
• Be prepared to undertake NVQs as part of ongoing development.
• Budget management experience is desirable.
• Demonstrated sound decision-making abilities.
• Full driving licence is essential.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and coordinate others.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cover Farm Managers/Assistant Farm Managers to ensure consistent farm operation.
• Manage environmental systems, feed, water, and lighting within guidelines to optimize bird welfare.
• Maintain accurate records on birds, feed, water, and suppliers; monitor alarms and respond to call-outs.
• Coordinate and supervise farm staff, ensuring adherence to health, safety and hygiene protocols.
• Support the Agriculture Academy for ongoing development and growth of farm teams.

Skills

Driving Licence

People Management

Budget Management

Supervisory Experience

Autonomy / Minimal Supervision

Poultry Passport Level 2/3

Education

Poultry Passport Qualification Level 2/3

Job description

Pilgrims Europe is seeking a Relief Farm Manager to cover Lincolnshire broiler farms on a 5 from 7 shift, with a sixth day as required, 40 hours per week. You will manage welfare, environmental systems, feed and water, while maintaining records and coordinating farm staff.

You will need a Level 2/3 Poultry Passport and a full driving licence, with opportunities to develop via our Agriculture Academy and a performance-related bonus scheme.