Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply. Salary: £32,500 per annum Hours: Typically 7:00am–5:00pm, on a rota Monday to Sunday — flexibility with working hours can be discussed with the Farm Manager Contract: Permanent, full-time Start Date: ASAPCDS Labour are recruiting a reliable and motivated Assistant Farm Manager to join an established poultry farming business in the Boston area.If you have poultry, hatchery, livestock or farming experience and are ready to take the next step, this role offers practical training, support from experienced Farm Managers and the opportunity to develop your management skills.Need some flexibility with your hours? The Farm Manager is happy to discuss your availability and consider adjustments to working hours, provided the farm's operational needs and bird welfare requirements are met.The RoleYou will help manage the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the farm, with bird welfare at the heart of everything you do.Your responsibilities will include:Completing daily husbandry duties and monitoring bird welfareSupporting vaccinations, bird weighing, catching and collectionMonitoring feeding, watering, heating, lighting and ventilation systemsMaintaining accurate records of birds, feed, treatments and farm activitiesFollowing strict biosecurity, hygiene and sanitation proceduresMonitoring flock performance and reporting concernsCarrying out basic fault-finding and minor repairs when safe to do soKeeping poultry houses, farm areas and roadways clean and well maintainedSupporting farm security and receiving authorised visitorsProviding alarm and out-of-hours cover when requiredSupporting Farm Managers and completing other farm duties as neededWhat We're Looking ForPrevious experience in poultry, hatchery, livestock or a similar farming environmentA strong commitment to animal welfareKnowledge of biosecurity and hygiene standardsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamBasic mechanical or technical skillsGood record-keeping and communication skillsWillingness to work a rota, including weekends, with agreed flexibility where possibleGood spoken and written EnglishA full driving licence and your own transport are essential due to the rural locationImportant Biosecurity RequirementDue to strict biosecurity requirements, applicants must not keep or have contact with other birds outside work, including domestic poultry or caged birds.What's on Offer?£32,500 annual salaryFlexibility with working hours, subject to discussion and agreement with the Farm ManagerPermanent, full-time employmentFull induction and ongoing trainingSupport from experienced Farm ManagersVaried, hands-on work with real responsibilityOpportunities to develop your farm-management skills and progress your careerIf you have relevant farming or livestock experience, we would love to hear from you. Let us know your availability and any working-hour requirements when applying. xrexnqw Apply today — immediate start available.
