Rearing Farm Supervisor
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Location: Poultry Rearing Farms
Department: Agriculture
Reports to: Agricultural Director
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Rearing Farm Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day management of our poultry rearing farms, ensuring the highest standards of bird welfare, flock performance and operational efficiency.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing farm teams, maintaining compliance with industry standards and supporting the successful rearing of healthy pullets.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the daily operation of poultry rearing units, ensuring efficient and effective farm performance.
* Lead, motivate and develop the on-site team to deliver the highest standards of bird welfare and food hygiene.
* Ensure bird welfare remains the primary focus across all farm activities.
* Monitor flock performance and proactively manage operations to achieve both short- and long-term business objectives.
* Support the Agricultural Management team with flock management activities, including blood sampling, weighing pullets and other husbandry tasks.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant animal welfare, food safety and environmental regulations.
* Prepare for and manage external inspections and audits, including DEFRA, BEIC Lion Code, RSPCA Assured and Organic Food Federation standards.
* Maintain compliance with the ETI Base Code and company ethical standards.
* Work alongside the Health & Safety Manager to promote and develop safe working practices across the farms.
* Maintain accurate flock, production and compliance records.
About You
* Previous experience in a poultry rearing, farm supervisory or farm management role.
* Strong knowledge of poultry husbandry, bird welfare and flock management.
* Experience leading and developing farm teams.
* Good understanding of poultry legislation, biosecurity and industry compliance standards.
* Experience managing audits and inspections.
* Highly organised with strong record-keeping and communication skills.
* Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
What's on Offer
* A key leadership role within a well-established agricultural business.
* The opportunity to lead and develop high-performing farm teams.
* A varied, hands-on position with real responsibility.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
Benefits:
* Company car
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
Location: Poultry Rearing Farms
Department: Agriculture
Reports to: Agricultural Director
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Rearing Farm Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day management of our poultry rearing farms, ensuring the highest standards of bird welfare, flock performance and operational efficiency.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing farm teams, maintaining compliance with industry standards and supporting the successful rearing of healthy pullets.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the daily operation of poultry rearing units, ensuring efficient and effective farm performance.
* Lead, motivate and develop the on-site team to deliver the highest standards of bird welfare and food hygiene.
* Ensure bird welfare remains the primary focus across all farm activities.
* Monitor flock performance and proactively manage operations to achieve both short- and long-term business objectives.
* Support the Agricultural Management team with flock management activities, including blood sampling, weighing pullets and other husbandry tasks.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant animal welfare, food safety and environmental regulations.
* Prepare for and manage external inspections and audits, including DEFRA, BEIC Lion Code, RSPCA Assured and Organic Food Federation standards.
* Maintain compliance with the ETI Base Code and company ethical standards.
* Work alongside the Health & Safety Manager to promote and develop safe working practices across the farms.
* Maintain accurate flock, production and compliance records.
About You
* Previous experience in a poultry rearing, farm supervisory or farm management role.
* Strong knowledge of poultry husbandry, bird welfare and flock management.
* Experience leading and developing farm teams.
* Good understanding of poultry legislation, biosecurity and industry compliance standards.
* Experience managing audits and inspections.
* Highly organised with strong record-keeping and communication skills.
* Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
What's on Offer
* A key leadership role within a well-established agricultural business.
* The opportunity to lead and develop high-performing farm teams.
* A varied, hands-on position with real responsibility.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
Benefits:
* Company car
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay