Farm Manager

Salary: £50,400 per year

Do you have a passionate for agriculture? Existing managerial experience within a farm setting? Are you looking for a new challenge?

As a inclusive, forward thinking business, our client takes pride in our approach to broiler farming they are looking for a highly competent and motivated Farm Manager to join our broiler team, based in Oxfordshire.

This is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to advance their career within Agriculture.

As a Farm Manager, you will:

Consistently operate to the highest standard of husbandry and management within company parameters. You will be accountable for flock performance and provide a profitable and efficient operation in this paramount environment.

The Farm Manager is also expected to maintain the high standards of bird welfare as well as bio security farm security and health and safety for all staff and equipment.

Your key responsibilities as a Farm Manager will include:

* Managing bird health including feed and water supplies and checking ventilation and vaccination needs

* Checking weight stock on a weekly basis and adjust feeding programs accordingly

* Ensuring paperwork is in place to comply with ACP standards and conduct audits together with the external ACP audit

* Maintaining and order farm stocks of feed, water, fuel, bedding, vaccines and medications, chemicals, PPE and general equipment

* Practicing excellent hygiene standards such as the upkeep of the store sheds, farm office and general farm area

* To test all alarms and fail-safe systems and trial run generators to safeguard site security

* Managing crop efficiencies and monitor farm performance in line with the farm budget

* Demonstrating yourself a coach and role model for all staff and provide support and training where required

What we are looking for:

* You will have previous experience of managing livestock

* Good knowledge of bio security and bird welfare standards

* The ability to build strong working relationships in order to motivate and manage staff effectively

* You will have excellent numeracy and communication skills

* A flexible working approach and self-motivated

A little about us:
Our Client is one of the UK’s largest food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the nation’s most popular supermarkets and restaurants. We are a fully integrated business controlling the whole product supply chain, which include feed mills, farms, hatcheries and factories with associated transport and logistics functions that employ more than 7000 people. This is achieved by investing in people, utilising the latest technology and being uncompromising in our commitment to high quality and food standards.

All the facilities are Covid secure, with protective measures and precautions in place to keep our people safe which include:

* Virtual interview process

* Daily temperature screening

* Social distancing measures – including floor markers and 2m separation where possible

* Screens and barriers installed at workstations and canteens

* Face coverings required in all shared spaces

* Increased cleaning regimes across sites

* Virtual meetings and remote working

What’s in it for you?

As a Farm Manager, you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:

* 31 Days Holiday

* 5% Pension

* Life Insurance

* Various lifestyle benefits, including wellbeing resources

* Property

If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any Avian Pets or Poultry.