Head Poultry Farm Manager - North Yorkshire - £45,000-£50,000 + Company Car

Head Poultry Farm Manager - North Yorkshire - £45,000-£50,000 + Company Car

Head Poultry Farm Manager - North Yorkshire - £45,000-£50,000 + Company Car

The Job:

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced poultry professional to take overall responsibility for the management and performance of two commercial laying hen farms in North Yorkshire.

Reporting directly to the Director, you will oversee farm operations, lead the teams and ensure high standards of bird welfare, egg production, biosecurity and food safety. You will also monitor performance, manage costs and identify ways to improve productivity and operational efficiency.

This is a hands on senior management position, combining practical poultry knowledge with strong leadership and commercial responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the operation and performance of two commercial laying hen farms
• Manage flock health, welfare, husbandry and egg production, maintaining high standards across both sites
• Lead, support and develop farm teams, managing workloads and staff performance
• Monitor production figures and KPIs, including egg output, mortality, feed efficiency, egg quality and operating costs
• Identify and implement improvements to productivity, efficiency and profitability
• Maintain biosecurity, food safety, health and safety and relevant assurance standards
• Manage farm budgets, expenditure, records and operational reporting
• Coordinate maintenance, contractors, equipment and farm infrastructure
• Work closely with the Director, providing regular updates on farm performance and operational requirements

The Company:

An established commercial poultry business operating two laying-hen farms in North Yorkshire, with a strong focus on bird welfare, egg quality, production standards and efficient farm management.

The Candidate:

• Substantial practical experience in commercial poultry production, ideally within a laying hen operation
• Previous experience managing poultry farm teams and overseeing farm operations
• Strong knowledge of laying-hen husbandry, flock health, welfare and egg production
• Commercially aware, with experience monitoring KPIs, production figures, budgets and operating costs
• Confident leading and developing staff, with strong organisational and decision-making skills
• Good understanding of biosecurity, food safety, health and safety and industry assurance standards
• Practical approach to problem-solving, maintenance and managing farm resources
• Comfortable working independently and communicating with senior management
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between both farm sites
• Flexible approach, with the ability to respond to operational requirements outside normal working hours

The Package:

• Salary of £45,000–£50,000, depending on experience
• Company car
• Potential performance related bonus linked to agreed objectives
• Full-time position, 42 hours per week on a rolling rota
• Responsibility for the management and development of two commercial poultry farms
• Opportunity to influence production, team performance and the future development of the business

Hours: 42 hours per week, working on a rolling rota

Please note: Accommodation is not provided. Applicants must be able to commute to the farm or arrange their own relocation.

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.

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