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 free parking.
- Other info: Opportunity for ongoing development and potential accommodation options.
- Why this job: Build a long-term future in poultry with hands-on experience and training.
- Qualifications: Experience in poultry farming and a full UK driving licence required.
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.
- 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 - Poultry in Brampton employer: EC Drummond
Join our dynamic agricultural business as an Assistant Farm Manager in the picturesque Craven Arms, Shropshire, where you'll be supported by experienced management and have the chance to make a real impact on poultry welfare and farm performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, 31 days of holiday, and opportunities for professional development, all within a collaborative and growth-oriented work culture that values your contributions and fosters long-term career progression.
