Assistant Poultry Farm Manager in Driffield

Assistant Farm Manager

East Riding of Yorkshire

£34,921 per annum | Permanent

“A great opportunity to build a career in animal care and agriculture – *with full training provided!”

Do you have a passion for poultry, animals, animal welfare or farming, even if you don't necessarily have previous poultry-farming experience?

If you have the right attitude and a genuine desire to learn, we would very much like to hear from you.

We're looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Farm Manager to join a modern poultry farming operation near Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire. Previous livestock or poultry experience is desirable, but  it is not essential.

Full training will be provided, together with ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work towards relevant agricultural and poultry qualifications as you develop within the role.

This could be an excellent opportunity for someone looking to transfer their existing animal-care or agricultural experience into poultry farming. Relevant backgrounds could include:

• Animal care, animal welfare or animal husbandry
• Agriculture or agricultural college qualifications
• Previous experience working with livestock or other animals
• Arable or other farming experience
• Veterinary science or veterinary nursing
• Zoology or other animal-related studies
• Equine, stables or horse-care backgrounds
• Kennels, catteries, zoos or other animal-care environments
• Animal science or related college/university qualifications

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who genuinely cares about animal welfare, enjoys practical work, wants to learn and has the ambition to develop a career in modern agriculture.

The successful candidate will join a supportive, forward-thinking employer that invests in its people and provides the training and development needed to progress. The wider agricultural operation spans hundreds of farms, with animal welfare, training, technology and continuous improvement central to its approach.

The Role

Working closely with the Farm Manager, you'll help oversee the day-to-day running of the farm, with the welfare and performance of the birds at the heart of the role.

You'll receive training in all aspects of poultry production and farm management, with responsibilities including:

Maintaining optimum environmental conditions for bird welfare and biosecurity

Feeding, vaccinating and grading birds

Monitoring livestock health, welfare and performance

Ensuring the farm is maintained to the required standards

Supervising staff and contractors, including Health & Safety

Maintaining accurate records in line with legislation and company requirements

Supporting effective cost control and efficient farm operations

Maintaining high standards of animal welfare, hygiene and husbandry

Supporting operations at other nearby farms when required

Covering for the Farm Manager during periods of absence

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who has:

• A genuine passion for animal welfare, farming or agriculture
• An interest in developing a career working with poultry and livestock
• Previous experience, qualifications or a strong interest in animal care, animal husbandry, veterinary work, agriculture, livestock or another relevant environment
• A willingness to learn and undertake professional development and relevant poultry qualifications
• Good communication and people skills
• A self-motivated and responsible approach
• The ability to work independently and undertake practical/manual duties
• A full driving licence and your own transport, as travel between nearby farm sites may be required

You don't need to arrive with all the answers – we can teach you poultry farming. We're looking for the right person to develop.

Hours & Benefits

• £34,921 per annum
• Monday to Sunday, 6 days per week
• 07:00 – 16:30
• 31 days' holiday
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Free on-site parking
• Full training and ongoing professional development
• Opportunity to work towards relevant poultry/agricultural qualifications
• Long-term career progression within a substantial agricultural business

*Important Biosecurity Requirement*

Because protecting the health and welfare of the flock is paramount, applicants must not keep or own avian pets, poultry or pigs. This is a strict biosecurity requirement designed to minimise the risk of introducing disease or other contaminants to the birds.

If you're passionate about animals and would like to turn that passion into a proper career in modern poultry farming, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step.

Please apply today – relevant experience is welcomed, but potential, attitude and a genuine passion for animal welfare are just as important.