Farm Manager

Farm Manager - Swale Farm, North Yorkshire

Working pattern: 6 days out of 7, generally 07:30 - 16:00. Typically you will work 12 days out of a 14 day period (usually one weekend on, then the next off). Accommodation on site included. No fixed hours; guidelines in line with rearing birds and other duties, 07:30 to 16:00.

Avara Foods

Avara Foods is one of the UK's leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country's major supermarkets and restaurants. From farms to factory to customer we manage our entire supply chain - so our career opportunities cover a wide range of roles across the UK. We have major processing sites across England and Wales and a network of over 350 farms spanning North Yorkshire to the South Coast.

What's in it for you?

• £37,206.75
• On-site accommodation
• 31 days holiday allowance (including bank holidays)
• 6% pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Access to wellbeing resources, including online health advice & support

About the Role

Are you passionate about agriculture? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have livestock experience and a desire to manage your own site? As a Farm Manager at our Swale Farm site in North Yorkshire, you'll take full day to day responsibility for a modern laying farm. You'll be at the forefront of livestock welfare, site management, and team supervision. The role is hands on, farm based, and hygiene focused, in a potentially noisy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain optimal environmental conditions and ensure strict biosecurity.
• Oversee egg production and grading to the highest standards.
• Supervise staff and third parties on site, maintaining Health & Safety compliance.
• Uphold all legislative and assurance scheme standards.
• Maintain accurate records (e.g., medication, alarms, production, deliveries).
• Deliver effective cost management on site.
• Ensure consistently high levels of animal welfare and husbandry.
• Support other sites as needed.

What you'll need to succeed

• Own transport (essential - travel to other sites may be required).
• Previous livestock experience - poultry preferred, but strong stockmanship is key.
• NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Poultry Production or similar agriculture qualification (preferred, but training provided).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self motivated and capable of working independently.
• Good basic IT skills.

Please note: Due to Bird Welfare regulations, you must not own any avian pets, poultry, or porcine animals.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.