Job Details

We are currently recruiting for a Breeder laying Farm Manager on behalf of our well established client in Lincoln. This is a full time, permanent role with progression and training opportunities.

The successful candidate will be a strong Farm Manager with Breeder experience. You will also be confident and competent with people management.

Salary: £36,903.36

Hours: 48 hours per week, any 5 days from 7 with a 6th as required.

You'll gain a good working knowledge of the farm and understand poultry within the company. With animal welfare being at the forefront, you will ensure all health, safety and hygiene processes are adhered to and that the Assistant Farm Manager and Farm Assistants are able to carry out their daily duties.

You'll be responsible for managing and monitoring ventilation, heating, feed, water and lighting patterns 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 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. You'll maintain budgets and ensure that all costs are recorded to highlight the profit and loss information.

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 the farm.

What you'll need

• Previous involvement in field
• Sound decision maker
• Be prepared to undertake NVQ3 and attend any necessary courses
• Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits:

• Life Assurance x 4 Salary
• Pension Sacrifice Option, otherwise Company Pension Scheme available
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Accommodation on farm (3 bed bungalow), council tax paid for, water paid for
• Eligibility for Performance Bonus