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 a Farm Assistant for our farm in Usk, Monmouthshire.
If you’re ready to build a 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 staff and contractors working on the farm
- Carry out basic farm and equipment maintenance
- Work closely with the Farm Managers, vets and wider team to maintain strong performance and good welfare
- Assist nearby farms when needed/if applicable
- Follow all Health & Safety procedures to keep yourself and others safe
Mandatory Requirements
- Previous farm experience
- Good record‑keeping and attention to detail
- Understanding of the importance of poultry welfare
- Your own reliable transport/reliable transport to and from work
- Legal right to work in the UK
Desirable
- Previous experience in poultry farming
- Strong understanding of bird care and welfare
- Confident in communicating with managers, vets and contractors
- Reliable, proactive and able to take ownership of daily tasks
- Organised
- 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
