Assistant Poultry Farm Manager

Assistant Farm Manager East Riding of Yorkshire £34,921 per annum | Permanent "A great opportunity to build a career in animal care and agriculture – *with full training provided!" Do you have a passion for poultry, animals, animal welfare or farming, even if you don't necessarily have previous poultry-farming experience?

If you have the right attitude and a genuine desire to learn, we would very much like to hear from you. We're looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Farm Manager to join a modern poultry farming operation near Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire.

Previous livestock or poultry experience is desirable, but it is not essential. Full training will be provided, together with ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work towards relevant agricultural and poultry qualifications as you develop within the role.

This could be an excellent opportunity for someone looking to transfer their existing animal-care or agricultural experience into poultry farming. Relevant backgrounds could include: Animal care, animal welfare or animal husbandry Agriculture or agricultural college qualifications Previous experience working with livestock or other animals Arable or other farming experience Veterinary science or veterinary nursing Zoology or other animal-related studies Equine, stables or horse-care backgrounds Kennels, catteries, zoos or other animal-care environments Animal science or related college/university qualifications Most importantly, we're looking for someone who genuinely cares about animal welfare, enjoys practical work, wants to learn and has the ambition to develop a career in modern agriculture.

The successful candidate will join a supportive, forward-thinking employer that invests in its people and provides the training and development needed to progress. The wider agricultural operation spans hundreds of farms, with animal welfare, training, technology and continuous improvement central to its approach.

The Role Working closely with the Farm Manager, you'll help oversee the day-to-day running of the farm, with the welfare and performance of the birds at the heart of the role. You'll receive training in all aspects of poultry production and farm management, with responsibilities including: Maintaining optimum environmental conditions for bird welfare and biosecurity Feeding, vaccinating and grading birds Monitoring livestock health, welfare and performance Ensuring the farm is maintained to the required standards Supervising staff and contractors, including Health & Safety Maintaining accurate records in line with legislation and company requirements Supporting effective cost control and efficient farm operations Maintaining high standards of animal welfare, hygiene and husbandry Supporting operations at other nearby fa...

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