Job Overview As an Assistant Farm Manager, you'll work closely with the farm management team, managing on a day-to-day basis, a modern company farm. The main responsibility of an Assistant Farm Manager is for the wellbeing and performance of the livestock, although this will extend, by definition, to the up-keep and appearance of the whole site. Are you passionate about agriculture? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience or qualifications in farming or livestock? As an inclusive, forward‑thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our farm management across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Assistant Farm Manager to join our team, based at our Swale Farm site. The role is farm based, so you will be working in a farming environment which can be noisy. Our farms are modern, and hygiene is of utmost importance. Own transport is essential – you may be required to travel to different sites. 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 whilst 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 (goods and service received, generator, alarm logs, crop records, medication register, accident book etc.) Operate the farm within effective cost management parameters Ensure that high standards of animal welfare, hygiene and husbandry practice are maintained Working on other farm sites, as and when needed Covering in the Farm manager's absence Reporting to the Farm Manager

Requirements

Previous livestock experience, not necessarily poultry but an excellent stock person NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Poultry production or similar Agriculture qualification is desirable but training will be given Need to have effective communication and people skills essential Demonstrate a willingness to learn and self‑motivation Able to work with minimal supervision and carry out manual duties Basic IT skills including

Benefits

£32,925.12 salary, 31 days holiday allowance increasing to up to 38 Days 5% pension Life assurance Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well‑known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets! Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments. Free staff parking T's & Cs Apply

Hours of Work Monday to Sunday, 6 days a week 07:00 - 16:30 #J-18808-Ljbffr