Farm Assistant Plus

Great opportunity to work as a Farm Assistant Plus for our client, which creates better food for everyone, producing own label and branded fresh chicken, pork and lamb as well as authentic chilled and frozen ready meals.

Staffline is recruiting Farm Assistants in Ashbourne.

The rate of pay is £13.13 per hour.

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, any 5 days out of 7.

Your Time at Work

As a Farm Assistant Plus, you will be responsible for:

- Maintaining correct and up-to-date records of all matters relating to birds, food, supplies etc.
- Assisting other operations such as vaccinating, bird weighing and catching and collection.
- Being aware of basic first aid should anyone require attention. To be in possession of the Basic Food Hygiene certificate as per E.U. Ruling.
- Maintaining communication with the farm management team regarding the performance of the crop, ensuring the efficient performance of each flock.
- Bird welfare must be of utmost priority at all times.
- Maintaining at all times the required high standards of housekeeping, ensuring that the farm is kept clean and tidy, all roadways are free of litter or weeds, and the grass is well cut so that the best image of the Company is portrayed and the risk of vermin contamination is reduced.
- Monitoring ventilation, heating, feed, water and lighting patterns within agreed guidelines, so that the highest quality atmosphere and condition in which the birds can thrive is achieved. Ensuring, always that their welfare is not jeopardised in any way.
- Ensuring that all procedures are carried out to the Company specifications. Chemicals are utilised safely and to correct levels by monitoring the activities of the Service Teams, so that the microbiological integrity of the farms' hygiene is maintained at all times. Any shortfall in such procedures should be reported immediately to the Farm Manager.
- Having a basic understanding and working knowledge of the operation of all equipment on the farm. Liaising with the Farm Manager in order that defects are corrected promptly and without jeopardising the birds' welfare.
- Ensuring that all aspects of Company policy regarding health and safety are adhered to so that bad practices which could be injurious to self, other employees or visitors are eliminated.
- Taking part in the responsibility for the overall security of the farm at all times. Ensuring that premises are locked and all reasonable precautions are taken to deter entry of unauthorised personnel.
- Advising and recommending to the Farm Manager any improvements in methods and/or operations which could improve efficiency and economy.
- Supporting with swabs and veterinary requirements
- Any other duties as required

Our Perfect Worker

Our perfect worker will be reliable, flexible, and have the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Previous involvement in the industry would be advantageous but not essential.

Applicants will have the ability and commitment to learn new skills.

Key Information and Benefits

- Earn £13.13 per hour
- 40 hours per week
- Temp to perm opportunity
- Free car parking on site
- Uniform provided
- PPE provided
- Full training provided

Job Ref: 1PASH

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security.
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