At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in running a broiler farm and ensure excellent crop performance.
- Company: Fast-growing agricultural business with strong management support.
- Benefits: Private medical insurance, 31 days holiday, company pension, and full training.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for accommodation and ongoing development.
- Why this job: Build a long-term future in poultry with hands-on experience and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Experience in poultry farming, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 42000 £ per year.
We are a fast-growing agricultural business, and we are looking for a motivated Assistant Poultry Farm Manager to assist in the running of one of our broiler farms near Craven Arms, Shropshire. If you are ready to build a long-term future in poultry, we want to hear from you. You will have strong support from senior management and the opportunity to help run the farm.
You will play a key role in ensuring excellent crop performance while maintaining high standards across welfare, safety and compliance:
- Care for the birds daily, checking their housing, feed, water, ventilation and overall welfare
- Maintain strong hygiene and biosecurity to protect the birds and the site
- Support and supervise staff and contractors working on the farm
- Carry out basic farm and equipment maintenance
- Work closely with your Farm Manager, vets and wider team to maintain strong performance and good welfare
- Assist nearby farms when needed
Skills & Personal Qualities
- Previous experience in poultry farming (broilers preferred)
- Confident in communicating with managers, vets and contractors
- Organised and able to manage busy farm routines
- Full UK driving licence
- Legal right to work in the UK
- NVQ in Poultry Production (If you don’t have this yet, we will enrol you)
- Tractor, telehandler and/or forklift experience or licence
Benefits include private medical insurance with a leading provider, 31 days holiday per year, company pension, health & wellbeing programme, free parking/on-site parking, full training and ongoing development, and accommodation.
Preferably a candidate who resides within 20-25 minutes of the farm but will look at options for those who are further afield.
Assistant Farm Manager - Broiler Farm in Brampton employer: EC Drummond
Join our dynamic agricultural business as an Assistant Farm Manager at our broiler farm near Craven Arms, Shropshire, where you will be supported by senior management and have the opportunity to grow your career in poultry farming. We offer a collaborative work culture, comprehensive training, and excellent benefits including private medical insurance, 31 days of holiday, and a company pension, all while ensuring high standards of animal welfare and safety. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to maintaining a positive work environment, we are dedicated to helping you build a meaningful and rewarding future in agriculture.
