Trainee Farm Supervisor

Ocean Hotels Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Hotels Group is looking for a dedicated individual to manage chicken welfare, ensure feeding and hydration, and maintain up-to-date farm records. You will be responsible for monitoring the environment of chicken houses to optimize flock performance.

A Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Ecology, or Management is preferred, along with the ability to work flexible shifts. The role requires dedication to biosecurity and humane treatment of animals.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work on bank holidays.
• Ability to work day and night shifts.
• Personal transport preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure chickens receive feed and water.
• Maintain accurate farm-related records.
• Monitor environmental conditions for chicken houses.

Skills

Record keeping

Environmental monitoring

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Ecology or Management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Company: Chickmont Foods Ltd.

Duties Will Include But Not Limited To The Following

• To ensure the chickens are receiving feed and water ad lib.
• Be able to keep accurate and up-to-date records of important farm related information, such as feed stock, mortality and bird weights by inputting this data into Excel Spreadsheets.
• To ensure the chickens are treated in a humane manner at all times.
• Be able to monitor and analyze environmental conditions of chicken houses using software. Supervisors must then be able to use this data to adjust environmental settings if necessary to maximize flock performance.
• To ensure that biosecurity rules are followed at all times.
• To ensure proper cleanout procedures are followed after slaughter.

Job Requirements General

• A Bachelor of Science, preferably in Agricultural, Ecology or Management
• Be able to work on bank holidays
• Be able to work day and night shifts
• Preferably have personal transport but we can work around this if the successful candidate can arrive to work on time using public transportation.
• Must be able to answer alarms, even if they occur after hours during the night/early morning.