Are you passionate about agriculture? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience or qualifications in farming or livestock? As an inclusive, forward‑thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our farm management across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Assistant Farm Manager to join our team at the Marchington site. The role is farm‑based, so you will be working in a farming environment which can be noisy. Our farms are modern, and hygiene is of utmost importance.
Responsibilities
- Maintain optimum environmental conditions to ensure bird welfare and biosecurity practices are maintained.
- Complete feeding, vaccinating and grading of the birds.
- Ensure site maintenance and general Avara Foods standards are met and completed.
- Supervise staff and third parties whilst on site, ensuring adherence to Health and Safety procedures.
- Comply with legislative and assurance scheme standards.
- Maintain accurate records as stipulated by Avara Foods & UK legislation (goods and services received, generator, alarm logs, crop records, medication register, accident book, etc.).
- Operate the farm within effective cost management parameters.
- Ensure that high standards of animal welfare, hygiene and husbandry practice are maintained.
- Work on other farm sites, as and when needed.
- Cover in the Farm Manager's absence.
- Report to the Farm Manager.
Qualifications
- Own transport is essential – you may be required to travel to different sites.
- Previous livestock experience, not necessarily poultry but an excellent stock person.
- NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Poultry production or similar Agriculture qualification is desirable but training will be given.
- Effective communication and people skills.
- Willingness to learn and self‑motivation.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and carry out manual duties.
- Basic IT skills.
- Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any avian pets, poultry or porcine.
Remuneration and Benefits
£32,925.12 per annum
- 31 days holiday allowance, increasing to up to 38 days
- 5% pension
- Life assurance
- Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well‑known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets
- Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support and wellbeing assessments
- Free staff parking
Hours of Work
Monday to Sunday, 6 days a week, 07:30 - 16:00
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