Trainee Breeder / Rearing Area Manager
Crown Chicken Ltd is seeking an experienced and motivated Trainee Breeder / Rearing Area Manager to join our Agricultural Division, overseeing a portfolio of poultry farms across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven poultry professional with strong leadership skills to join us as an Area Manager to play a key role in maintaining exceptional standards of bird welfare, farm performance and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Champion the highest standards of bird welfare across all sites and ensure effective management of ventilation, heating, feed, water, litter and lighting systems in line with company standards.
- Set and agree farm KPIs with senior management and support teams to achieve targets.
- Lead, motivate and develop farm managers and teams to deliver outstanding performance.
- Work collaboratively with other Area Managers to coordinate cover and resource requirements across the region.
- Promote a strong health and safety culture across all sites and ensure hazards, near misses and incidents are reported, investigated and managed appropriately.
- Participate in the alarm-call rota, responding promptly to alarms and ensuring any faults are rectified without delay.
Requirements, Experience and Person Specification
- Strong poultry farming experience.
- Possess strong people management skills.
- Have experience working with regulatory bodies such as RSPCA and Red Tractor
- Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety, and ability to demonstrate this within your day-to-day duties
- Undertake additional responsibilities as required to support the needs of the business.
Competitive salary
Benefits
- Company car
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Store discount
Company: Cranswick Country Foods
Hours: Full-time
Location: Eye, IP23 8BW
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 20 Oct 2026
Closing date: 19 Nov 2026
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Trainee Breeding Area Manager in Eye employer: Cranswick Country Foods
Cranswick is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its team members, offering tailored learning opportunities to help you thrive in your career. With a strong commitment to ethical practices and sustainability, you'll be part of a progressive culture that values craftsmanship and quality, all while working in a supportive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Join us in our state-of-the-art facilities where your contributions directly impact the success of one of Britain's leading food producers.
