Job Description

Banham Poultry (2018) Ltd recruiting Relief Farm manager to support Senior Management and Employees in the absence of Farm manager.

Responsibilities:

· Manage the farms to ensure that bird welfare is never compromised

· Ensure top quality fertile hatching eggs are produced and stored on a well organised farm

· Oversee all daily routines

· Ensure depletion and restocking is well organised and efficient

· Responsible for training of site employees

· Manage and control Contractors on site

· Be aware of Health and Safety standards and requirements, including Risk Assessments and COSHH

· Ensure protective clothing is worn as required by Health and Safety practice

· Ensure stock health and welfare by ensuring vaccinations, blood tests and salmonella requests are carried out according to programmes.

· Manage and monitor ventilation, heating, feed, water, litter and lighting within the agreed standards

· Ensure tight control is maintained on quantitative uses of consumables such as feed, shavings, gas and other services

· Ensure unit is clean and tidy, and strict bio-security measures are implemented

· Ensure adequate cover for alarm system and regular weekly testing of generator and daily testing and recording of farm alarms

· Keep organised and accurate records and send reports promptly to the farms office

· Ensure all Codes of Practice are adhered to at all times

· Ensure site security is maintained at all time

· Responsible for day to day management of farm Employees, including allocation of work to ensure smooth running of farm

· Assist with probation, induction and training of new Employees

· Monitor and report sickness and other Employee issues when they happen, and ensure appropriate cover is in place

· Responsible for accurate completion of Employee timesheets, including on time submission

· Provide holiday / sickness cover as required

· Undertake any other duties as required to fulfil the needs of the position

· Attend training courses which are determined as appropriate by the Company

Shift pattern / rates:

· Hours & Salary - TBC

· Location – Black Breck Farm, Swannington, Norwich, NR9 5TB

Qualifications:

· Initiative and influencing skills with a critically evaluating and questioning approach

· Sound stock management background

· Organised and detailed approach to duties

· Ability to prioritise duties / tasks

· Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative

Personal attributes:

· Excellent communicator to all levels

· Ability to work under pressure

· Ability to be flexible with hours of work

· Conscientious and reliable

If you are interested, please apply now!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

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