Trainee Poultry Area Manager - Welfare & Performance

Cranswick Country Foods; Eye; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Company pension

On-site parking

Gym membership

Health & wellbeing programme

Store discount

Job summary

Cranswick Country Foods is seeking a driven Trainee Breeder / Rearing Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of poultry farms across the East of England, including Eye. You will lead farm managers, drive welfare and performance, and collaborate with senior teams to maintain high standards of biosecurity and efficiency.

The role offers a structured progression path for a poultry professional, with full-time hours and a focus on securing exceptional bird welfare, strong KPI delivery, and operational

Qualifications

• Proven strong poultry farming experience.
• Experience in people management and team leadership.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and best practices.
• Experience interacting with regulatory bodies such as RSPCA and Red Tractor.

Responsibilities

• Champion bird welfare across all sites and oversee ventilation, heating, feed, water, litter and lighting.
• Set farm KPIs with senior management and support teams to achieve targets.
• Lead and develop farm managers and teams to deliver high performance.
• Coordinate cover and resource needs across the region with other Area Managers.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture; investigate and manage incidents promptly.

Skills

Strong poultry farming experience

People management

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

Cranswick Country Foods is seeking a driven Trainee Breeder / Rearing Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of poultry farms across the East of England, including Eye. You will lead farm managers, drive welfare and performance, and collaborate with senior teams to maintain high standards of biosecurity and efficiency.

The role offers a structured progression path for a poultry professional, with full-time hours and a focus on securing exceptional bird welfare, strong KPI delivery, and operational