Rearing Farm Supervisor

Job Description – Rearing Farm Supervisor

Location: Poultry Rearing Farms
Department: Agriculture
Reports to: Agricultural Director

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Rearing Farm Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day management of our poultry rearing farms, ensuring the highest standards of bird welfare, flock performance and operational efficiency.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing farm teams, maintaining compliance with industry standards and supporting the successful rearing of healthy pullets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of poultry rearing units, ensuring efficient and effective farm performance.
• Lead, motivate and develop the on-site team to deliver the highest standards of bird welfare and food hygiene.
• Ensure bird welfare remains the primary focus across all farm activities.
• Monitor flock performance and proactively manage operations to achieve both short- and long-term business objectives.
• Support the Agricultural Management team with flock management activities, including blood sampling, weighing pullets and other husbandry tasks.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant animal welfare, food safety and environmental regulations.
• Prepare for and manage external inspections and audits, including DEFRA, BEIC Lion Code, RSPCA Assured and Organic Food Federation standards.
• Maintain compliance with the ETI Base Code and company ethical standards.
• Work alongside the Health & Safety Manager to promote and develop safe working practices across the farms.
• Maintain accurate flock, production and compliance records.

About You

• Previous experience in a poultry rearing, farm supervisory or farm management role.
• Strong knowledge of poultry husbandry, bird welfare and flock management.
• Experience leading and developing farm teams.
• Good understanding of poultry legislation, biosecurity and industry compliance standards.
• Experience managing audits and inspections.
• Highly organised with strong record-keeping and communication skills.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer

• A key leadership role within a well-established agricultural business.
• The opportunity to lead and develop high-performing farm teams.
• A varied, hands-on position with real responsibility.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay