Assistant Farm Manager - Swale Farm

About the Role

Temporary until 31/08/2026

We are Avara Foods, one of the UK's leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to major supermarkets and well known restaurants. We own and manage the entire supply chain, from farms to factory to customer door, and operate major processing sites across England and Wales with an agricultural network of over 350 farms.

As an inclusive, forward thinking business, we invest in our farm management and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Assistant Farm Manager to join our team at Swale Farm. The role is farm based and will be carried out in a modern, hygiene focused environment.

The benefits of working for Avara Foods

• £34,170
• 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 and support, and wellbeing assessments
• Free staff parking

T's & Cs Apply

Hours of work

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

What will you be doing as an Assistant Farm Manager at Avara?

As an Assistant Farm Manager you will work closely with the farm management team and manage the day to day operations of a modern company farm. Your main responsibilities will be the well being and performance of the livestock, as well as maintaining the overall site.

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 high standards of animal welfare, hygiene and husbandry practice are maintained
• Work on other farm sites, as and when needed
• Cover for the Farm Manager in their absence
• Report to the Farm Manager

What you'll need to be successful

• 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 a similar Agriculture qualification is desirable but training will be given
• Effective communication and people skills are essential
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and self motivation
• Able to work with minimal supervision and carry out manual duties
• Basic IT skills

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you apply, a Resourcing Officer at our Hereford site will contact you in due course to discuss your application and CV further, and you will have the opportunity to ask any questions about the role.

If you are 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.