Breeding Farm Manager

Pay: £33,060.00-£35,414.00 per year

Job Description:

Crown Chicken Ltd (part of Cranswick PLC) is looking for a committed and experienced Breeder Farm Manager. A competitive remuneration package will be offered, with a housing allowance. Access to a company pension scheme, share save scheme is available. Genuine opportunities for career development.

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Job Summary

A Farm Manager is responsible for the day to day management of the farm, ensuring that the stock is produced to the highest standard. As Farm Manager you will ensure the site is compliant with all retailer requirements, including Red Tractor Assurance Scheme and the farm is audit ready at all times.

Duties

• Manage the farm to ensure that bird welfare is never compromised
• Manage and monitor ventilation, heating, feed, water, litter and lighting within the agreed standards, ensuring the highest quality conditions are provided.
• Communicate with the Area Farm Manager ensuring that information is provided promptly and accurately.
• Manage and control Visitors/Contractors on site ensuring that work is carried out to required specification and quality and work is carried out in a safe manner.
• Ensure compliance with Red Tractor Assurance Scheme
• On call to attend Alarm call outs

What you will need

• Literate / Numerate for documentation recording
• Level 3 Agricultural Apprenticeship- or willingness to achieve this with our support
• Experience in farming and or poultry at Manager/Assistant Farm Manager level is desirable
• Flexible approach to working hours

Salary and benefits

• Salary: Starting at £33,060
• Housing Allowance
• Pension - 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions
• Share of the profits with our discounted share scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Death in service insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our 'Feed your Wellbeing' platform with discounts for shop

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent