Assistant Farm Manager - Swale Farm
Posted 10 hours 55 minutes ago by Avara Foods Ltd
About the Role: Temporary until 21/08/2026.
Who we are: Avara Foods is one of the UK's leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to major supermarkets and well-known restaurants. We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and to the customer door, with major processing sites across England and Wales and an agricultural network of over 350 farms from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.
About the Role: Are you passionate about agriculture? Do you have experience or qualifications in farming or livestock? We are an inclusive, forward-thinking business investing in farm management across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Assistant Farm Manager to join our team, based at Swale Farm. 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.
Responsibilities- 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 service 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
- Work on other farm sites, as and when needed
- Cover in the Farm Manager's absence
- Report to the Farm Manager
- 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
- Effective communication and people skills are essential
- Willingness to learn and self-motivation
- Able to work with minimal supervision and carry out manual duties
- Basic IT skills
Monday to Sunday, 6 days a week 07:00 - 16:30
Benefits- £32,924.12
- 31 days holiday allowance increasing to up to 38 days
- 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
- Terms and conditions apply
After you've applied, you'll be contacted by a Resourcing Officer at our Hereford site to discuss your application and CV. There'll also be a chance to ask questions 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.
Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any avian pets, poultry or porcine.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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