About The Role:

Are you passionate about agriculture? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience or qualifications in farming or livestock?

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our farm management across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Assistant Farm Manager to join our team, at our Thornton site. The role is farm based, so you will be working in a farming environment which can be noisy. Our farms are modern, and hygiene is of utmost importance.

The Benefits Of Working For Avara Foods:

As an Assistant 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 Long-term Career With Us. You Can Also Look Forward To Benefits That Amongst Other Things Include The Following:

 

• £32925.12
• *31 days holiday allowance
• 5% pension
• Life assurance
• Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well-known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets!
• Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments.
• Free staff parking
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Hours of Work

Monday to Sunday, 6 days a week 07:30 - 16:00

What will you be doing as an Assistant Farm Manager at Avara?

As an Assistant Farm Manager, you’ll work closely with the farm management team, managing on a day-to-day basis, a modern farm. The main responsibility of an Assistant Farm Manager is for the wellbeing and performance of the livestock, although this will extend, by definition, to the up-keep and appearance of the whole site.

What will your key responsibilities as an Assistant Farm Manager include?

 

• Maintain optimum environmental conditions to ensure bird welfare and biosecurity practices are maintained
• Complete feeding, vaccinating and grading of the birds
• Ensure site maintenance and general Avara Foods standards are met and completed
• Supervise staff and third parties whilst on site, ensuring adherence to Health and Safety procedures
• Comply with legislative and assurance scheme standards
• Maintain accurate records as stipulated by Avara Foods & UK legislation (goods and services received, generator, alarm logs, crop records, medication register, accident book etc.)
• Operate the farm within effective cost management parameters
• Ensure that high standards of animal welfare, hygiene and husbandry practice are maintained
• Working on other farm sites, as and when needed
• Covering in the Farm manager’s absence
• Reporting to the Farm Manager
  
   

What You’ll Need To Be Successful:

 

• Own transport is essential - you may be required to travel to different sites
• Previous livestock experience, not necessarily poultry but an excellent stock person
• NVQ/Diploma level 3 in Poultry production or similar Agriculture qualification is desirable but training will be given
• Need to have effective communication and people skills essential
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and self-motivation
• Able to work with minimal supervision and carry out manual duties
• Basic IT skills including
  
   

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Hereford site, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.

If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!