RELIEF FARM MANAGER – BROILER

Lincolnshire

PB Recruitment Solutions are currently recruiting for Poultry Relief Farm Manager (Broiler) to cover our clients farms in the Lincolnshire Area.

Due to the nature of our roles, candidates must be a UK Resident. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.

This is a mobile role, a company van will be provided so a driving license is essential. Petrol card also provided.

Salary / Hours / Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 48 hours per week – 5 days from 7, 6th as required
• Competitive salary
• Above statutory holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working
• Continuous training provided
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted employee shop
• Life cover
• Shopping discounts

This is a permanent role, offering a high competitive salary. It is essential that you have a previous broiler experience, either at Management or Assistant Management level would consider those not at a management level depending on experience and level of responsibility. Your role is to provide overall relief cover for Farm Managers / Assistant Farm Managers as required so that the Farms have sufficient cover to be managed to the required standards and also ensuring a good working knowledge of each farm, location and the business as a whole for successful completion of duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To gain a full understanding of poultry.
• Contribute to that department/ add value by developing requisite skills in this area in line with the company competency framework.
• To work in a manner that actively seeks to reduce any negative environmental impact in relation to the processes and procedures operating within their area and across the wider business e.g. reduction of waste, recycling etc.
• To manage and monitor ventilation, heating, feed, water and lighting patterns within agreed guidelines to ensure the highest quality atmosphere so that birds can thrive.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all matters relating to birds, food, and suppliers, ensuring that an adequate supply is maintained and controlled to acceptable levels.
• Communicating with other departments to ensure a smooth operation through reporting weights, correct bird numbers and information relating to bird being safe to slaughter and quality.
• Ensure that all hygiene procedures are carried out to Company specification, all damage is identified and reported and minimizing any environmental impact.
• Bird welfare to be of utmost priority at all times.
• Be responsible for all personnel’s health & safety entering the farm, all employees’ welfare, induction training and regular development through progress reviews.
• To ensure that the professional image of the Company is portrayed at all times both on and off company facilities.
• Estate management through training to undertake maintenance at an agreed level.
• Provide holiday and sickness cover for Farm Managers/Assistant Farm Managers as required.
• Maintain the same high standards of housekeeping, ensuring that the farm is kept clean and tidy, the grass is well cut and the professional image of the Company is portrayed at all times.
• Maintain communication with area team regarding performance of crop etc,.
• To control and monitor the stock of vaccine and ensure no shortfalls and ensure vaccination procedure is carried out as efficiently as instructed.
• Maintain bio-security at all times.
• Any other reasonable duties as required in your specific day-to-day work.

Interested candidates must possess the following:

• Previous involvement in field (Broilers)
• Level 2 / 3 Poultry Passport Qualification
• Be prepared to undertake NVQs
• Sound decision maker
• Full driving licence
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Budget management
• People Management skills
• Previous supervisory experience

To know more about the job, please do not hesitate to call 01953453405 or 07779 424609