Poultry Manager – Poultry Farm & Egg Packing - Berkshire

Poultry Manager – Poultry Farm & Egg Packing Operation
- West Berkshire
- Family Run Business
- Competitive salary + Accommodation

A successful, family run poultry and egg packing business is looking for a Poultry Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of a multi age free range laying flock, while also supporting the on onsite egg packing operation and wider farm activities.

This is a hands on role working closely with the Business Owners, with genuine scope to influence the continued development of the operation.

• - Manage the day to day care and management of a multi-age free range laying flock
• - Maintain high standards of bird welfare, flock health and production performance
• - Monitor flock health, egg production, feed consumption and environmental conditions
• - Maintain accurate farm, flock and production records
• - Support egg grading, packing and dispatch when required
• - Carry out routine maintenance and basic repairs to machinery and equipment
• - Assist with general farm, building and site maintenance
• - Maintain health & safety, environmental and relevant assurance standards
• - Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and operational standards
• - Work closely with the farm team and Business Owners, taking ownership of day-to-day decisions and resolving issues as they arise
• - Alternate weekend working will form part of the role

A well established, family run agricultural business operating a multi age free range laying farm alongside an on site egg packing operation.

The business has recently invested in a new purpose built egg packing facility and modern packing machinery, supplying eggs to a growing customer base including local retailers, markets, catering businesses and wholesalers. A business that continues to invest and develop, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to have a genuine influence on its future growth.

• - Previous experience in poultry management, ideally within a commercial laying or free-range operation, with good knowledge of poultry husbandry, flock health and welfare.
• - Practical and hands-on, with good mechanical aptitude and the ability to carry out routine maintenance and basic repairs.
• - Reliable, trustworthy and organised, with strong attention to detail and good record-keeping skills.
• - Confident working independently, using initiative, making decisions and taking ownership of problems.
• - Commercially aware, forward-thinking and comfortable working across poultry production, egg packing and wider agricultural activities.
• - Positive and approachable, with good communication skills, a strong work ethic and a willingness to get involved. A full UK driving licence is essential.

• - Competitive salary, dependent on experience and level of responsibility
• - Generous annual holiday entitlement
• - Varied role within a successful and growing family run agricultural business
• - Direct involvement with the Business Owners and opportunity to influence the future development of the operation
• - Opportunity to develop your skills and take on greater responsibility

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.