Assistant Farm Manager - Swale Farm

Maintain optimum environmental conditions to ensure bird welfare and biosecurity practices are maintained
Complete feeding, vaccinating and grading of the birds
Ensure site maintenance and general Avara Foods standards are met and completed
Supervise staff and third parties whilst on site, ensuring adherence to Health and Safety procedures
Comply with legislative and assurance scheme standards
Maintain accurate records as stipulated by Avara Foods & UK legislation (goods and service received, generator, alarm logs, crop records, medication register, accident book etc.)
Operate the farm within effective cost-management parameters
Ensure high standards of animal welfare, hygiene and husbandry practice are maintained
Work on other farm sites, as and when needed
Cover for the Farm Manager in their absence
Report to the Farm Manager, After you apply, a Resourcing Officer at our Hereford site will contact you in due course to discuss your application and CV further, and you will have the opportunity to ask any questions about the role.
If you are ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any Avian Pets, Poultry or Porcine.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

Own transport is essential - you may be required to travel to different sites
Previous livestock experience, not necessarily poultry but an excellent stock person
NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Poultry production or a similar Agriculture qualification is desirable but training will be given
Effective communication and people skills are essential
Demonstrate a willingness to learn and self-motivation
Able to work with minimal supervision and carry out manual duties
Basic IT skills

We are Avara Foods, one of the UK's leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to major supermarkets and well-known restaurants. We own and manage the entire supply chain, from farms to factory to customer door, and operate major processing sites across England and Wales with an agricultural network of over 350 farms.
As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we invest in our farm management and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Assistant Farm Manager to join our team at Swale Farm. The role is farm-based and will be carried out in a modern, hygiene-focused environment.
The benefits of working for Avara Foods

£34,170
31 days holiday allowance increasing to up to 38 days
5% pension
Life assurance
Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well-known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets
Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice and support, and wellbeing assessments
Free staff parking

T's & Cs Apply
Hours of work
Monday to Sunday, 6 days a week 07:00 - 16:30
What will you be doing as an Assistant Farm Manager at Avara?
As an Assistant Farm Manager you will work closely with the farm management team and manage the day-to-day operations of a modern company farm. Your main responsibilities will be the well-being and performance of the livestock, as well as maintaining the overall site.