FARM MANAGER REQUIRED - NEALE FARM
This role is a 5 from 7 shift pattern, with a 6th as required, covering 48 hours a week.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Farm Manager to join the team, who if not already, will become an eggspert of poultry in Pilgrims Europe!
We have an opportunity for an experienced Broiler Farm Manager to join our Broiler team. The successful candidate will provide overall responsibility of the Broiler Farm, including all aspects of husbandry, ensuring all stock produced is of the highest possible standard and meets the required specification in terms of weight, quality, health & safety, welfare, etc. encompassing commercial and financial aspects of the farm, which involves working to financial and physical budgets, and where appropriate, the management and development of a team of people.
Maintaining the professional integrity and appearance of the farm and dwellings at all times will also be required.
With animal welfare being at the forefront, you will ensure all health, safety and hygiene processes are adhered to and that the Farm staff are able to carry out their daily duties. You’ll be responsible for managing and monitoring environmental systems, feed, water, and ventilation systems within agreed guidelines to ensure the highest quality environment so that the birds can thrive. Organised and IT literate, you will maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all matters relating to the birds, food, and suppliers, ensuring that an adequate supply is maintained and controlled to acceptable levels, including management of alarms, which may require call outs.
With previous experience in a similar role, you will be a sound decision maker, who can work autonomously. You’ll ideally have supervisory and people management skills and will be able to coordinate the work of other individuals to ensure the continuous working of each farm. You will also need to complete the Level 3 qualification Poultry Passport, but ideally you will already hold this.
The successful candidate will ‘live’ Welfare as a Condition in all that they do.
We’re looking for individuals who can work autonomously and enjoy a ‘hands-on’ role in a farming environment. A keen interest in farming, where animal welfare is of the upmost most importance will mean that you match our values and your passion for learning will ensure that you can continue to acquire new skills.
We support and encourage our employees to continue to develop their skills, so you will have the opportunity to grow via our bespoke Agriculture Academy. ‘Growing our own’ agriculture specialists and leaders of the future is something that is extremely important to Moy Park.
Academy Management – To promote future development across the Lincolnshire Broiler division, encouraging the development of new employees and further development for existing employees. To assist Assistant Farm Managers to further their career within the division.
The successful candidate will require:
- Previous involvement in field
- Sound decision maker
- Level 3 Poultry Passport Qualification
- People Management skills
- Full Driving Licence
- Broiler Farm Management Experience
- Budget management
- People Management Experience
- Knowledge of Environmental issues
In addition to our benefits package, the successful candidate would be eligible to join a performance related bonus scheme. A dwelling is also available for occupation on site.
