Farm Manager

3 weeks ago


Herefordshire, United Kingdom Appcastenterprise Full time

Do you have a passion for agriculture?Existing managerial experience within a farm setting? Are you looking for a new challenge?
As an inclusive, forward thinking business, we take pride in our approach to Breeder farming across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Farm Manager to join our team, based at our Farm in Yarpole, Shropshire.
This is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to advance their career within Agriculture.

**Purpose of the role**:
As a Farm Manager, you will be responsible for daily planning, coordination and organisation, as well as supervision of all activities on the farm. You will be accountable for flock performance and provide a profitable and efficient operation.

As Farm Manager you will be 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, whilst consistently operating to the highest standard of husbandry and managementwithin company parameters.

**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**:
Avara Foods 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, hatcheriesand 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.

**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

**Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any Avian Pets or Poultry.**
- We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer._



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