Farm Supervisor

Job Description – Laying Farm Supervisor

Location: Poultry Laying Farms, Ivy House Farm Office, Farlesthorpe, Alford
Department: Agriculture
Reports to: Agriculture Manager

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Laying Farm Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day management of multiple laying farms, ensuring the highest standards of bird welfare, biosecurity and egg production.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing farm teams, maintaining compliance with industry standards and driving operational performance across several sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of multiple laying farms, ensuring excellent standards of bird welfare and flock management.
• Supervise and support farm staff, providing training, guidance and performance management.
• Monitor flock health, production performance and egg quality, taking action where required.
• Ensure feed, water, lighting and environmental controls are maintained to optimise production.
• Manage biosecurity procedures, including disease prevention, pest control and hygiene standards.
• Maintain accurate production, health and compliance records.
• Prepare for and manage external inspections and audits, including DEFRA, BEIC Lion Code, RSPCA Assured and Environmental Permit requirements.
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed across all sites.
• Work closely with the Agriculture Manager, vets and nutritionists to maximise flock performance.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, site presentation and equipment maintenance.

About You

• Previous experience in a poultry laying farm supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of laying hen welfare, husbandry and commercial egg production.
• Experience managing and motivating farm teams.
• Good understanding of biosecurity, animal health and poultry legislation.
• Experience working with industry audits and compliance standards.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple sites and priorities.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a well-established agricultural business.
• A varied, hands-on role with responsibility across multiple sites.
• Career development within a growing agriculture team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay