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The Role

This is a hands-on, senior assistant manager position within a modern, high-performing poultry operation. You’ll be the right hand to the Farm Manager, with real responsibility for bird welfare, production performance, people management, and compliance.

This is not a stepping-stone admin role. You’ll be on the ground, in the sheds, managing stock, leading teams, and ensuring the unit performs commercially, ethically, and compliantly.

Key Responsibilities

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Day-to-day management of poultry units, ensuring exceptional bird welfare at all times

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Deputising for the Farm Manager and supporting site leadership and decision-making

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Monitoring flock performance: FCR, mortality, growth rates, uniformity, and health

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Implementing and maintaining biosecurity, welfare, and assurance standards (Red Tractor, RSPCA, retailer codes)

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Managing and motivating farm teams, including rotas, training, and performance

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Liaising with vets, nutritionists, hatcheries, and live operations teams

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Ensuring full compliance with H&S, animal welfare legislation, and company SOPs

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Accurate record keeping and reporting on flock data and KPIs

About You

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Proven experience as an Assistant Farm Manager, Senior Stockperson, or Unit Manager within poultry (broilers, layers, or breeders)

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Strong understanding of commercial poultry production and welfare-led farming

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Confident leading people and taking responsibility in the Farm Manager’s absence

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Practical, resilient, and comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced farm environment

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Competent with farm management systems, data recording, and performance metrics

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Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

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A genuine senior role with scope to step up into Farm Manager responsibilities

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Long-term career development within a well-invested, professionally run poultry business

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Competitive salary, benefits, and support from a wider agricultural operations team

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The chance to work in a business that takes welfare, compliance, and performance seriously

Interested?

Apply via CV Library or contact Ed directly for a confidential discussion