Overview
Assistant Farm Manager Jobs in Ticehurst, England, UK at Protea Recruitment LTD
Location: Ticehurst
Job Title:
Assistant Poultry Farm Manager
Location:
Kent
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 + Accommodation
Contract Type:
Full-Time, Permanent
Hours:
37.5 hours per week + half-day weekend work
Travel:
Required for multiple sites
Role Overview:
A well-established poultry farm is seeking a dedicated Assistant Poultry Farm Manager to support daily farm operations, ensuring high standards of animal welfare, productivity, and compliance with industry regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in poultry or animal husbandry looking to
take the next step
in their career.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee the daily care, feeding, and monitoring of poultry, ensuring optimal health and welfare standards.
* Implement and maintain strict biosecurity measures in line with industry regulations.
* Monitor bird performance, feed consumption, and health, maintaining accurate records.
* Conduct regular inspections, ensuring all buildings, equipment, and systems are in working order.
* Support the recruitment, training, and scheduling of farm staff, ensuring efficient team performance.
* Manage relationships with feed suppliers, veterinarians, and equipment providers.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations across all farm operations.
* Analyze farm data to identify areas for improvement and implement efficiency measures.
Key Requirements:
* Minimum 3 years of experience in poultry farming or animal husbandry.
* Strong knowledge of poultry welfare, breeding, and farm management best practices.
* Familiarity with biosecurity, health & safety regulations, and industry standards.
* Ability to manage farm operations, including staff coordination and scheduling.
* Excellent
problem-solving
, organizational, and
communication skills
.
* Competence in farm management software and Microsoft Office.
* Physically fit to handle farm tasks, including lifting and working in various weather conditions.
*
Flexibility
to work weekends and holidays as required in the industry.
Benefits:
*
Competitive salary
with on-site accommodation provided.
* Opportunity to grow within a reputable and well-established poultry farming business.
*
Hands-on
role with a strong focus on animal welfare and
sustainability
.
If you are passionate about poultry farming and looking for an
exciting
new challenge, we’d love to hear from you
Title: Assistant Farm Manager
Company: Protea Recruitment LTD
Location: Ticehurst, England, UK
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Environmental Protection), Management (Program / Project Manager, Environmental Manager, Environmental Protection)
