Farm Supervisor
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Location: Poultry Laying Farms, Ivy House Farm Office, Farlesthorpe, Alford
Department: Agriculture
Reports to: Agriculture Manager
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Laying Farm Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day management of multiple laying farms, ensuring the highest standards of bird welfare, biosecurity and egg production.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing farm teams, maintaining compliance with industry standards and driving operational performance across several sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the daily operation of multiple laying farms, ensuring excellent standards of bird welfare and flock management.
* Supervise and support farm staff, providing training, guidance and performance management.
* Monitor flock health, production performance and egg quality, taking action where required.
* Ensure feed, water, lighting and environmental controls are maintained to optimise production.
* Manage biosecurity procedures, including disease prevention, pest control and hygiene standards.
* Maintain accurate production, health and compliance records.
* Prepare for and manage external inspections and audits, including DEFRA, BEIC Lion Code, RSPCA Assured and Environmental Permit requirements.
* Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed across all sites.
* Work closely with the Agriculture Manager, vets and nutritionists to maximise flock performance.
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping, site presentation and equipment maintenance.
About You
* Previous experience in a poultry laying farm supervisory or management role.
* Strong knowledge of laying hen welfare, husbandry and commercial egg production.
* Experience managing and motivating farm teams.
* Good understanding of biosecurity, animal health and poultry legislation.
* Experience working with industry audits and compliance standards.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple sites and priorities.
* A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to join a well-established agricultural business.
* A varied, hands-on role with responsibility across multiple sites.
* Career development within a growing agriculture team.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
Benefits:
* Company car
* Company pension
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
Location: Poultry Laying Farms, Ivy House Farm Office, Farlesthorpe, Alford
Department: Agriculture
Reports to: Agriculture Manager
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Laying Farm Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day management of multiple laying farms, ensuring the highest standards of bird welfare, biosecurity and egg production.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing farm teams, maintaining compliance with industry standards and driving operational performance across several sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the daily operation of multiple laying farms, ensuring excellent standards of bird welfare and flock management.
* Supervise and support farm staff, providing training, guidance and performance management.
* Monitor flock health, production performance and egg quality, taking action where required.
* Ensure feed, water, lighting and environmental controls are maintained to optimise production.
* Manage biosecurity procedures, including disease prevention, pest control and hygiene standards.
* Maintain accurate production, health and compliance records.
* Prepare for and manage external inspections and audits, including DEFRA, BEIC Lion Code, RSPCA Assured and Environmental Permit requirements.
* Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed across all sites.
* Work closely with the Agriculture Manager, vets and nutritionists to maximise flock performance.
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping, site presentation and equipment maintenance.
About You
* Previous experience in a poultry laying farm supervisory or management role.
* Strong knowledge of laying hen welfare, husbandry and commercial egg production.
* Experience managing and motivating farm teams.
* Good understanding of biosecurity, animal health and poultry legislation.
* Experience working with industry audits and compliance standards.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple sites and priorities.
* A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to join a well-established agricultural business.
* A varied, hands-on role with responsibility across multiple sites.
* Career development within a growing agriculture team.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
Benefits:
* Company car
* Company pension
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay