Technical Field Manager

SourceCo Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Field Manager to oversee operations and ensure successful project execution at poultry farms in the UK. This role, which allows for remote work but includes travel, asks for a strong technical background in agriculture and animal welfare, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to quality and safety standards. Benefits include company pension, free food, and flexible work options.

Benefits

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Free parking

On-site parking

Work from home

Qualifications

• Strong background in agriculture, poultry farming, or animal welfare.
• Technical mindset with excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work both in-office and on-site across the UK.
• A clean driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyse weekly performance data.
• Lead investigations and conduct surveys.
• Champion water hygiene and complete farm assessments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership capabilities

Problem-solving approach

Job description

Job Summary
Our client is seeking a dedicated and skilled Field Manager to oversee operations and ensure the successful execution of projects at their poultry farms. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and demonstrate leadership capabilities to manage teams effectively. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

This is a remote role but will require some travel to our clients farms, to be considered for this position you must be within 1-2 hours away from Herefordshire.

Duties

• Manage and analyse weekly performance data
• Trigger and lead investigations
• Conduct chick start surveys and chair broiler outcome meetings
• Champion water hygiene
• Complete farm assessments and deliver workshops
• Reduce reject levels by identifying and addressing root causes
• Lead cleaning and disinfection surveys
• Deliver Future of Welfare and Compliance workshops
• Support farms with welfare KPI delivery and ongoing improvement
• Work closely with production teams to ensure protocols and procedures are implemented and followed
• Engage external partners to support continuous and transformational improvement

Experience

• Strong background in agriculture, poultry farming, or animal welfare
• Technical mindset with excellent analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work both in-office and on-site across the UK
• A clean driving licence is essential
• Passion for animal welfare, compliance, and driving on-farm improvements

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday