Poultry Welfare Officer

Select Recruitment is excited to be recruiting on behalf of a prestigious client near Attleborough. We are seeking a dedicated Poultry Welfare Officer to join a rapidly growing, innovative agricultural team.
Role Overview
As a Poultry Welfare Officer, you will ensure the highest standards of poultry welfare and compliance are met, supporting a team dedicated to maintaining exceptional levels of animal care and environmental sustainability. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in poultry and farm management to advance their career with a leading producer in East Anglia.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance & Auditing:
  
  • Ensure adherence to animal welfare and environmental regulations, along with customer codes of practice.
  • Highlight and address any non-compliance issues, formulating clear action plans.
  • Prepare for and accompany external auditors, manage non-conformance responses, and investigate incidents as required.
  • Promote hygiene and bio-security precautions, upholding company policies.
  
  
• Production Support:
  
  • Play a key role in disease prevention, recognition, and treatment.
  • Attend chick and turkey deliveries, vaccinate stock, and conduct necessary sampling.
  • Liaise with vets to prepare health plans and monitor production KPIs.
  
  
• Team Collaboration:
  
  • Develop and recommend training materials and needs for the farm team.
  • Work closely with departments including factory technical, production, and sales.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Relevant agricultural or poultry qualification, or significant industry experience.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Strong analytical abilities to record and interpret data accurately.
• Persuasive, influential, and a team player with a comprehensive understanding of poultry production and welfare issues.

What's on Offer

• Salary: �29,500 per year.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 am - 5 pm (flexibility required).
• Benefits: Flexible schedule, company vehicle.

If you are passionate about poultry welfare and looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you!
Apply now to join a dynamic team committed to excellence in poultry welfare!