Poultry Farm Manager

Fane Valley Feeds is one of the largest feed companies in Northern Ireland with manufacturing facilities in Omagh and Newry. With one of the most modern animal feeds mills in Europe, Fane Valley Feeds is committed to producing the highest quality feeds for our customers. We now have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our Pullet Rearing business as a Poultry Farm Manager based in Lisburn.

Poultry Farm Manager Job : FVF/PFM/10/26 Reporting to the Poultry Business Manager, the Poultry Farm Manager will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of a company operated pullet rearing enterprise.

The Role:

Manage the successful rearing of pullets from day-old chicks to 16 weeks, ensuring high standards of bird health, welfare, biosecurity, and productivity;
Lead the day-to-day operation of the poultry farm, combining hands-on livestock management with planning and administration;
Ensure excellent flock performance through effective management while maintaining compliance with company and industry standards;
Work closely with the wider Fane Valley Feeds Poultry Team to achieve business objectives and meet customer requirements.

The Person :
Previous experience and knowledge of the poultry and wider agricultural industry;
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly excel for producing reports and maintaining accurate records;
Demonstrate excellent communication skills;
Have the ability to work on their own initiative and within a busy team; A proactive approach with strong organisational and problem solving skills;
Show attention to detail and be able to prioritise a busy workload;
Ideally have a degree or HND in agriculture or animal science (or equivalent) and a sound knowledge of modern poultry production. In return the company offers an excellent rate of pay, an attractive benefits package which includes Healthcare Plan for employees and their children under 18, Company Pension & Life Assurance, Health & Well-Being Programme as well as excellent personal development and career progression opportunities.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pm on Friday 30th October 2026. Fane Valley Feeds is an equal opportunities employer. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.