Assistant Poultry Farm Manager - Yorkshire -£14.50 hourly rate/ £30,000 + House + Bonus scheme + Career Path to Farm Manager

Assistant Poultry Farm Manager
Assistant Poultry Farm Manager - Yorkshire -£14.50 hourly rate/ £30,000 + House + Bonus scheme + Career Path to Farm Manager

The Job:
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and hands-on Assistant Poultry Farm Manager to join the team. Working closely with the Farm Manager, you will support the day to day running of the unit, helping to drive flock performance while maintaining high welfare and hygiene standards.
This role offers a clear pathway to Farm Manager for the right individual, alongside opportunities to gain experience in additional farm operations outside of poultry.

Key Responsibilities:
- Daily bird welfare, system, and feeding checks
- Egg collection and grading
- Monitoring flock health, behaviour, and performance
- Accurate record keeping and administration
- Administration of vaccine programmes
- Participation in bi-weekly muck outs using modern JCB equipment
- Supervising and supporting team members
- Assisting with performance planning and continuous improvements
- Maintaining site hygiene and general maintenance
- Supporting audits and compliance (Lion Code & RSPCA Assured)

The Company:
We are recruiting on behalf of a progressive, family run farming business based in the heart of Yorkshire. The farm operates a modern, state-of-the-art free-range laying hen unit with 60,000 birds, utilising multi-tier systems and placing strong emphasis on welfare, performance, and operational efficiency.
This is a forward-thinking business that combines innovation with traditional farming values and offers genuine long-term progression for the right individual.

The Candidate
- Experience within poultry or wider livestock production
- Positive, proactive, and reliable attitude
- Willingness to learn, take initiative, and develop new skills
- Strong team player
- Flexible to work alternative weekends and varied hours when required

The Package:
- Competitive salary with bonus scheme
- Accommodation available if required
- Clear progression pathway to Farm Manager
- Supportive working environment
- Attractive rural location in the Yorkshire Wolds

Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, GHartwell@agriRS.co.uk.

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