Assistant Farm Manager - Swale Farm

About the Role

Temporary until 31/08/2026

Who are we, and what do we do?

Avara Foods is one of the UK's leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country's major supermarkets and well-known restaurants. We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door - meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

Job Overview

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, based at our Swale Farm 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.

Hours of work

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

Key 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
• Working on other farm sites, as and when needed
• Covering in the Farm manager's absence
• Reporting to the Farm Manager

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and carry out manual duties
• Basic IT skills

Benefits

• £34,170 salary
• 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

Important Note

Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any Avian Pets, Poultry or Porcine.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.