Relief Farm Manager

Cranswick plc; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in the UK is seeking a Relief Farm Manager to oversee farm staff absence and ensure the wellbeing and performance of livestock. The ideal candidate must have experience in poultry production, a valid UK driving license, and the ability to carry out manual duties. This role offers a starting salary of £37,216.20 and includes benefits such as a company van for travel, a pension scheme, and a cycle to work program.

Benefits

Company van for travel

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Share of profits with discounted share scheme

Death in service insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Access to wellness platform with discounts

Access to our 'Feed your Wellbeing' platform

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in poultry production or similar is required.
• Experience in working on poultry units is essential.
• Ability to perform physical duties on farms.

Responsibilities

• Cover Farm Staff absence and manage livestock wellbeing.
• Ensure all aspects of running the farms are met.
• Maintain environmental conditions and bio security practices.
• Keep accurate records of farm operations.

Skills

Experience of working on poultry units

Ability to carry out manual duties

Valid UK driving license

Education

NVQ level 3 in poultry production or similar

Job description

The main responsibility of the Relief Farm Manager is to cover Farm Staff absence as required including the wellbeing and performance of the livestock.

Regular travel and visits to farms allocated farms across the Norfolk/Suffolk/Essex Agriculture Division, within Broiler Department will be necessary.

Responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring all aspects of running the farms are met.
• Ensuring welfare of livestock.
• Maintain optimum environmental conditions and ensure bird welfare and bio security practices are maintained.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Ensuring that high standards of animal welfare, hygiene and husbandry practice are maintained.

Requirements/Experience Required

• Experience of working on poultry units.
• Ability to carry out manual duties.
• NVQ level 3 in poultry production or similar.
• Valid UK driving license.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary: Starting at £37,216.20
• Company van for travel to and between Farms
• Pension – 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions
• Share of the profits with our discounted share scheme
• Death in service insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our 'Feed your Wellbeing' platform with discounts for shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.