Assistant Turkey Unit Manager

The Company

Our client is a well established and diverse agricultural and property business operating across sites in the UK. With a strong focus on high quality livestock production, the organisation manages several thousand acres of land, covering a range of agricultural activities including arable, livestock, and specialist poultry operations. The business is known for its commitment to animal welfare, operational excellence, and long term investment in both people and infrastructure.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Trainee Assistant/Assistant Poultry Unit Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of a specialist Turkey unit. Working closely with the Unit Manager, you will help oversee site operations, livestock management, and team activities while ensuring high standards are maintained across welfare, biosecurity, and health & safety.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the management of daily livestock operations and site performanceEnsure egg production, fertility, and stock quality meet company standardsEnsuring compliance with health & safety and biosecurity proceduresAssisting with audits and quality assurance systemsSupervising and participating in hands-on farm duties such as animal handling, egg collection and grading, bedding, cleaning, and equipment checksMaintaining accurate records and supporting operational reporting

What You Need

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

Ability to handle turkeys safely in line with welfare standards Experience with or willingness to train in artificial insemination of poultry A good understanding of animal welfare and farm hygiene practicesAwareness of health & safety requirements in a farm environmentStrong communication skills, both written and verbalA proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a teamWillingness to be hands-on in a physically active role

What Is in It for You

Competitive salary packageOn-site 3 bedroom accommodation providedRelocation support available within the UKOngoing training and clear opportunities for career progression

How to Apply

If you are currenlty working with poultry and looking for on opportunity to progress with an established farming company, please get in touch to find out more.

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