YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. NO SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.
ECD Poultry Ltd have an opportunity to appoint an experienced Relief Poultry Farm Manager to our team to support our poultry broiler sites in the Norfolk and Suffolk areas of East Anglia.
ECD Poultry grow broiler birds for the UK market and if you want to become part of a growing business and have the right attitude to progress to running your own farm in the future then read below.
Purpose of the role
The main responsibility of the Relief Farm Manager will be for the covering of Farm Management staff as required including the well being and performance of the flock. This is an opportunity to progress a career within our broiler production business. You will be assisting as relief cover in supporting farms during tipping, catching, days off and holidays. This position will include travelling between poultry farms in the Norfolk and Suffolk area.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Converse with Farm Management with regards to cover planning
- Supervise all parties and employees on the farm, ensuring visitors/contractors comply with company standards as well as Health & Safety and other UK legislation.
- Maintain optimum environmental conditions and ensure bird welfare and bio security practices are maintained.
- Maintain accurate records as stipulated by our client & UK legislation.
- Ensuring that high standards of animal welfare, hygiene and husbandry practice are maintained.
- Comply with legislative and assurance scheme standards.
- General duties around the farm including maintaining cleanliness and basic maintenance of the site.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience in a Relief Farm Manager position although Assistant Farm Managers or Farm Managers will be considered.
- Proven experience in managing people.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to be self-driven and gain results.
- Able to work with minimal supervision and carry out manual duties.
- Excellent stockmanship skills.
- Bird Husbandry.
- Full UK Driving Licence for a minimum of one year
- Basic IT skills.
What we are looking for:
- You must be motivated, flexible and have a good work ethic
- You can work well in a team environment and have excellent communication skills
- You will have a Poultry Passport / NVQ Level 3 in livestock production
We offer a competitive salary and continuation of staff training within our business.
As a family owned company, we aim to empower staff members to manage the site, with the guidance from a small, forward thinking team of managers.
1 rest day per week plus holidays.
Van will be provided
This position could have accommodation for the right candidate.
Other details can be discussed at Interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Poultry: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Poultry Passport (preferred)
Work Location: In person
