Assistant Farm Manager

Avara Foods Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food business is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager based at Swale Farm. You will ensure optimal environmental conditions for livestock, supervise staff, and maintain hygiene standards. This role requires previous livestock experience, effective communication skills, and a willingness to learn. We offer competitive salary and benefits, including up to 38 days holiday and a supportive working environment. Come be part of a dynamic team committed to excellence.

Benefits

£32,925.12 salary

31 to 38 days holiday allowance

5% pension

Life assurance

Cashback perks and discounts

Free staff parking

Qualifications

• Own transport is essential due to the location of different sites.
• Previous livestock experience is desirable, not necessarily in poultry.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and work independently is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain environmental conditions for bird welfare and biosecurity.
• Complete feeding, vaccinating, and grading of the birds.
• Supervise staff while ensuring health and safety compliance.

Skills

Previous livestock experience

Effective communication skills

Self-motivation

Basic IT skills

Education

NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Poultry production or similar Agriculture qualification

Job description

About the Role

Temporary until 31/08/2026

Who are we, and what do we do?

Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants. We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about agriculture? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience or qualifications in farming or livestock?

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our farm management across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Assistant Farm Manager to join our team, based at our Swale Farm site. The role is farm based, so you will be working in a farming environment which can be noisy. Our farms are modern, and hygiene is of utmost importance.

Benefits of working for Avara Foods

As an Assistant Farm Manager, you will enjoy a secure, supportive, and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:

• £32,925.12
• 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 & 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’ll work closely with the farm management team, managing on a day-to-day basis, a modern company farm. The main responsibility of an Assistant Farm Manager is for the wellbeing and performance of the livestock, although this will extend, by definition, to the up-keep and appearance of the whole site.

What will your key responsibilities as an Assistant Farm Manager include?

• 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 that high standards of animal welfare, hygiene and husbandry practice are maintained
• Working on other farm sites, as and when needed
• Covering in the Farm manager’s absence
• Reporting to the Farm Manager

What you’ll need to be successful

• 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 similar Agriculture qualification is desirable but training will be given
• Need to have effective communication and people skills essential
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and self-motivation
• Able to work with minimal supervision and carry out manual duties
• Basic IT skills

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Hereford site, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.

If you’re 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.

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