Farm Manager - Laying Hens - Lincolnshire Car

An established poultry business is looking for an experienced Farm Manager to take responsibility for the running of a commercial laying hen unit in Lincolnshire. Reporting to the Area Manager, you will oversee flock performance, bird welfare, egg production and the management of the farm team. You will play a key role in maintaining high production standards, ensuring the farm operates efficiently and meeting all relevant welfare, hygiene and biosecurity requirements.

This is a hands on management position suited to someone with a strong background in commercial poultry production and the confidence to lead a team.

• Oversee the daily management of the laying hen unit, monitoring flock health, welfare and egg production
• Monitor production figures, including egg output, mortality and feed consumption, identifying areas for improvement
• Manage feed, vaccination programmes, disease prevention and biosecurity procedures
• Ensure poultry housing, including ventilation, lighting and temperature controls, is maintained to the required standards
• Lead, organise and develop the farm team, providing guidance and training where required
• Maintain accurate production records and monitor key performance indicators
• Oversee farm equipment, facilities, hygiene and maintenance requirements
• Ensure health and safety, environmental and welfare standards are followed across the site

The position is with an established poultry business operating within the commercial egg production sector. The business is focused on maintaining high standards of bird welfare, production performance and efficient farm management.

• Previous experience in commercial poultry production, ideally within a laying hen operation
• Experience managing or supervising farm staff, with the ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
• Strong understanding of flock health, bird welfare, egg production and feed management
• Knowledge of poultry housing systems, vaccination programmes, disease prevention and biosesurity
• Confident using production data and performance records to monitor results and identify improvements
• Good organisational, communication and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive, hands-on approach, with a strong understanding of health and safety and the ability to take responsibility for farm operations

• Salary of £45,000 per annum DOE
• Company car
• Additional benefits
• Opportunity to manage a commercial laying hen farm
• Leadership responsibility for flock performance and team development
• Scope to improve production standards, bird welfare and overall farm efficiency
• Long-term career development within an established agricultural business

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.