Poultry Farm Manager - Free Range Layers - Welsh Borders

Have you been considering a new opportunity in the Free Range sector? Perhaps you are looking for your next step up in your farm management career?

I am currently looking for a Poultry Farm Manager to join a well-respected family run free range layers business currently holding 140,000 birds, due to the owners taking a step back.

A key figure in this business, you will be responsible for overall management of the unit, the chance to put your mark on the role, adding value and having a real impact on the future of the business.

To be considered for this role, you will be passionate about layers, their welfare and proud to be providing the best quality eggs. You may come from a free range or commercial layers background and will be either experienced as a Farm Manager looking for a new challenge or perhaps an Assistant Farm Manager looking for the crucial step up.

Responsibilities of this role include and are not limited to:

• Maintaining the health of the hens to achieve industry production targets and proactively identify ways to continuously improve the flock.
• Ensuring the welfare of livestock, ventilation management, vaccination and record keeping.
• Maintaining safe work practices of all employees and contractors on site.
• Managing a small team of people.
• Compliance with legislative and assurance scheme standards.
• Being available for on call duties.

To be considered for this role:

• Ideally some managerial experience, from an assistant farm manager upwards
• Excellent welfare standards.
• Extensive level of experience in working with layers
• Able to work with minimal supervision and carry out manual duties.
• Need to have effective communication skills and be self-motivated to gain results.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Basic Computer skills.
• The ability to use farm equipment with confidence
• Valid UK Driving Licence.

The Offer: An attractive salary with bonus and accommodation will be offered to the successful candidate.

The Next Step:

At this initial stage, please email Shannon Wasley your CV and covering letter (preferably in Word please) to shannon.wasley@delacyexecutive.co.uk or call 01885 498178 for more information.

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