Poultry Farming Operations Manager

1 week ago


Kidlington, United Kingdom JE AJ Wilcox Full time
Job Title: Assistant Poultry Manager

We are a family-run, mixed farming business in Oxfordshire with a modern poultry operation, biomass plant, arable, and beef enterprises. We combine traditional values with up-to-date technology and practices in our well-run broiler unit.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Maintain the health and welfare of birds and run the poultry unit in collaboration with the Poultry Manager.
  • Ensure birds have feed and water and the environment adheres to required standards.
  • Keep alarms in working order and respond to alarm calls in a timely manner.
  • Remove dead, sick, and lame birds from the growing space.
  • Manage daily checks and records.
  • Collect wheat and drive a lorry for feeding the Poultry Unit.
  • Report and resolve any breakdowns, faults on equipment, or incidents as necessary and in a timely manner.

Personal Characteristics and Attributes:

  • Paying attention to detail.
  • Appreciation of reliability and cleanliness.
  • Dedication to performing duties with the best outcome possible.
  • Taking responsibility for your own actions and showing initiative.
  • Being physically and mentally fit, having stamina, and a practical, forward-thinking approach.
  • Being used to routine and flexible in meeting day-to-day challenges while keen to learn new skills.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • GCSEs in Maths & English are a pre-requisite.
  • NVQ or degree level in Agriculture and related areas.
  • Proven track record of working with poultry and an interest in agriculture.
  • Completion of Poultec training stage 2.
  • Up-to-date Poultry Passport.
  • Clean full driver's license.
  • Current First Aid training.

Location: The job is available immediately and would suit people currently living in the U.K. Clear, polite, and concise communication is essential to this role, and so fluent English speakers are invited to apply.



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