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Assistant farm manager

Posted 8 days ago

  • Chard, Somerset
  • Permanent
  • £25 to £28 /Yr
  • Sponsored
  • Expires In 20 days

Job description



We are looking to employ a full time Farm Assistant Manager.



This is an excellent permanent opportunity for the right candidate.



The successful candidate will assist with the daily management of the farm. Key responsibilities include:




  • Assist the Farm Manager or the Assistant Farm Manager with the daily tasks of bird inspection during the day and record keeping

  • Put down the suitable amount of paper and food using the food trailer and compact tractor.

  • Maintain biosecurity measure (foot dips, wheel wash etc)

  • Become competent on all aspects of setting up the farm

  • Tipping chicks as part of a team.

  • Become familiar with correct drinker/feeder levels and heights. Adjust as and when required.

  • Learn and become familiar with bird selection and competent at humanely culling birds

  • Understand the importance of food rations and opening/closing of the food bins.

  • Oversee during catching

  • Using telescopic handler and bucket brush. Lantra training will be provided.

  • General farm repairs with own skill base

  • Weekly grass cutting/strimming of the farm grounds

  • Delivering and collecting farm equipment and veterinary products to other farms

  • General cleaning duties after contractor cleaners have removed litter and washed down.



Please be aware that this is a 6 day week and weekend work is essential, you will be required to work every other weekend.



Job Type: Full-time



Pay: �25,000.00-�28,000.00 per year



Benefits:




  • Company pension

  • Free parking

  • On-site parking





Work authorisation:



United Kingdom (required)



Work Location: In person