Farm Manager

Farm manager

Banham Poultry (2018) Ltd recruiting Farm manager to ensure hatching eggs are of the highest standard and produced to budget costs. Working closely with Senior Management and Office Employee, to report any areas that are not up to standard, and identify areas that require maintenance capital or improvements.

Responsibilities:

· Manage the farms to ensure that bird welfare is never compromised

· Ensure top quality fertile hatching eggs are produced and stored on a well organised farm

· Oversee all daily routines

· Ensure depletion and restocking is well organised and efficient

· Responsible for training of site employees

· Manage and control Contractors on site

· Be aware of Health and Safety standards and requirements, including Risk Assessments and COSHH

· Ensure protective clothing is worn as required by Health and Safety practice

· Ensure stock health and welfare by ensuring vaccinations, blood tests and salmonella requests are carried out according to programmes.

· Manage and monitor ventilation, heating, feed, water, litter and lighting within the agreed standards

· Ensure tight control is maintained on quantitative uses of consumables such as feed, shavings, gas and other services

· Ensure unit is clean and tidy, and strict bio-security measures are implemented

· Ensure adequate cover for alarm system and regular weekly testing of generator and daily testing and recording of farm alarms

· Keep organised and accurate records and send reports promptly to the farms office

· Ensure all Codes of Practice are adhered to at all times

· Ensure site security is maintained at all time

· Responsible for day to day management of farm Employees, including allocation of work to ensure smooth running of farm

· Assist with probation, induction and training of new Employees

· Monitor and report sickness and other Employee issues when they happen, and ensure appropriate cover is in place

· Responsible for accurate completion of Employee timesheets, including on time submission

· Provide holiday / sickness cover as required

· Undertake any other duties as required to fulfil the needs of the position

· Attend training courses which are determined as appropriate by the Company

Shift pattern / rates:

· Hours TBC

· Salary £31,245

· Location – Whitford Lodge, Dereham, NR20 3HF

Qualifications:

· Initiative and influencing skills with a critically evaluating and questioning approach

· Sound stock management background

· Ability to manage Employees

· Organised and detailed approach to duties

· Ability to prioritise duties / tasks

· Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative

Personal attributes:

· Excellent communicator to all levels

· Ability to work under pressure

· Ability to be flexible with hours of work

· Conscientious and reliable

If you are interested, please apply now!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £31,245.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person