Key Role Objectives
Assist and support with the day to day duties on the farm, ensuring the bird reared are
of the highest welfare standards and meeting the required specification in terms of
welfare, weight, quality and cost efficiency.
Whilst providing assistance to the farm team across a wide variety of farm activities,
the Farm Worker role provides an ideal stepping stone to a career in chicken
production.
Your Role and Responsibilities
Bird Welfare
Supporting the farm team in the day to day running of the farm to produce
chicken to the highest welfare and production standards
Ensure biosecurity measures are adhered to in order to help keep the birds free
from harmful diseases
Bird Husbandry
Follow instructions and guidance given by the Farm Manager
Assist in managing the litter in the poultry houses ensuring the birds are kept
on dry litter
Assisting in the preparation to receive chicks and also to prepare birds to be
caught when they are ready to leave the farm
Assisting in the keeping the poultry houses, control rooms and farm tidy and
well maintained
Personal Safety
Observe and maintain safe working practices
Ensure protective clothing and masks are worn for the tasks they are required
Ensure Site security is maintained at all times by keeping houses locked and
secure
Requirements
No prior experience is necessary as training will be given through on-the-job
training as well as through our company and industry training programmes
A keen interest in chicken farming where animal welfare is of the utmost
importance
The ability to be a team player and have a flexible approach since the hours
required varies throughout the flock.
The ability to be flexible to working hours and able to work weekends
Willingness to undertake any other duties required to fulfil the needs of the
position
Benefits
Group Personal Pension
Life Assurance
Referral Scheme
32 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
