Farm Manager (Laying) - Walcott Farm, Lincolnshire
Lead the farm. Drive performance. Put bird welfare first. We’re looking for an experienced and hands-on
Farm Manager
to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of a modern egg-laying farm. This is a key leadership role where you’ll oversee flock health and welfare, maximise egg production and performance, lead and develop your team, and ensure the farm operates to the highest standards of
biosecurity, safety and efficiency
. What you’ll be doing: Managing flock health, welfare and productivity Monitoring egg production, feed consumption, mortality and key performance indicators Maintaining rigorous biosecurity, hygiene and disease prevention standards Leading, coaching and developing your farm team Managing feed, equipment and farm resources efficiently Overseeing facilities and coordinating maintenance to minimise downtime Maintaining accurate records and using data to drive continuous improvement About you: You’ll be a confident and capable people manager with experience in
poultry, agriculture or livestock production
. You’ll understand the importance of exceptional animal welfare and biosecurity, while also having the commercial awareness and operational focus needed to deliver strong farm performance. You’ll also bring: ✔ Strong leadership and team management skills ✔ A practical, hands-on approach ✔ Excellent problem-solving and analytical ability ✔ Knowledge of modern poultry farming equipment and production systems ✔ Strong communication and reporting skills ✔ A genuine commitment to bird welfare, health & safety and continuous improvement If you’re ready to take ownership of a farm operation, lead a great team and play a key role in producing one of the UK's most important food products, we’d love to hear from you. Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand
the Happy Egg co.
, Big & Fresh and Purely Organic. In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.
We believe the most successful teams are formed from a diverse talent pool and we strive to employ a wide variety of individuals in our business, selecting the best qualified person for each role regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristics. What can we offer you?
Competitive basic salary
Free hot drinks
on shift
Service Awards
Enhanced paternity and maternity
Free life insurance
Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
Access to Perkbox with a
variety of discounts
including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
Discounted eggs and chicken
A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy
an extra day off
to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday
Access to DigiCare + - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.
Discounted Gym Memberships
Free Eye Test
every two years
Discounted mobile phone contracts
Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
Wellness programme
Employee Charity Matching Scheme
If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.
Farm Manager in Cranwell employer: Noble Foods Limited
Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Co. is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment at Walesby Farm. With a strong commitment to animal welfare and efficient operations, employees enjoy flexible part-time hours, free perks, and opportunities for personal growth within the farming team. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and fosters a culture of care and collaboration.
