Assistant Farm Manager - Northfield
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Assistant Farm Manager - Northfield
Avara Foods
Who are we, and what do we do?
Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants. We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door. We have processing sites across England and Wales and an agricultural network of over 350 farms spanning North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.
Benefits
As an Assistant Farm Manager, you will enjoy a secure, supportive, and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
£32,925.12
31 days holiday allowance increasing to up to 38 days
5% pension
Life assurance
Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts, and discounted cinema tickets
Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice and support, and wellbeing assessments
Free staff parking
Terms & Conditions Apply
Hours of Work
Monday to Sunday, 6 days a week 07:00 – 16:00
About The Role
The role is farm based, located at our Northfield Farm site. The environment can be noisy and modern, with high hygiene standards.
What will you be doing as an Assistant Farm Manager at Avara?
You’ll work closely with the farm management team, managing day‑to‑day operations on a modern broiler farm. Your primary responsibility is the wellbeing and performance of the livestock, as well as the upkeep and appearance of the site.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain optimum environmental conditions to ensure bird welfare and biosecurity practices are maintained
Complete feeding, vaccinating and grading of the birds
Ensure site maintenance and general Avara Foods standards are met and completed
Supervise staff and third parties on site, ensuring adherence to Health and Safety procedures
Comply with legislative and assurance scheme standards
Maintain accurate records as stipulated by Avara Foods & UK legislation
Operate the farm within effective cost management parameters
Ensure high standards of animal welfare, hygiene and husbandry practice are maintained
Work on other farm sites as and when needed
Cover in the Farm Manager’s absence
Report to the Farm Manager
What You’ll Need To Be Successful
Own transport is essential – you may be required to travel to different sites
Previous livestock experience, preferably poultry or a strong stock person
NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Poultry production or similar agriculture qualification is desirable but training will be given
Effective communication and people skills essential
Willingness to learn and self‑motivation
Able to work with minimal supervision and carry out manual duties
Basic IT skills
What Happens After You Apply
After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Hereford site to discuss your application and CV. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Food Production
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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