YOU MUST ALREADY HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION. WE ARE NOT ABLE TO SPONSOR CANDIDATES FROM OVERSEAS.
We are a fast‑growing agricultural business, and we’re looking for a motivated Assistant Poultry Farm Worker to assist in the running of one of our broiler farms.
While we operate across a number of farm sites, we are currently recruiting Farm Assistants for the following locations , with a position available at each site:
Wotton-under-Edge, Presteigne and Kinnersley.
If you’re ready to build a long‑term future in poultry, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to progress within a dynamic and supportive business. You’ll have strong support from senior management and the opportunity to help run the farm.
Our ideal candidate is driven, organised and passionate about bird welfare. You’ll play a key role in ensuring excellent crop performance while maintaining high standards across welfare, safety and compliance.
Responsibilities include (not exhaustive)
- Care for the birds daily - checking their housing, feed, water, ventilation and overall welfare
- Keep sheds clean, well‑maintained and ready for each new flock
- Complete simple daily paperwork and keep accurate records
- Maintain strong hygiene and biosecurity to protect the birds and the site
- Handle birds humanely and remove any that have died
- Support and supervise staff and contractors working on the farm
- Order essential supplies such as feed and fuel
- 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
- Follow all Health & Safety procedures to keep yourself and others safe
Mandatory Requirements
- Previous poultry farm experience
- Good understanding of poultry compliance
- Your own reliable transport
- Legal right to work in the UK
Desirable
- Previous experience in broiler poultry farming
- Strong understanding of bird care and welfare
- Confident in communicating with managers, vets and contractors
- Good record‑keeping and attention to detail
- Reliable, proactive and able to take ownership of the site
- Organised and able to manage busy farm routines
- NVQ in Poultry Production (If you don’t have this yet, we will enrol you)
- Tractor, telehandler and/or forklift experience or licence
- Full UK driving licence
Benefits
- 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.
Work Authorisation
- United Kingdom (required)
- Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Experience:
- poultry farms: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
