Poultry Manager

Have you got a passion for poultry? Are you wanting to be a part of a forward-thinking business who take pride in producing food for the nation? If so, this job role might be for you.

But first, a little bit about us.

We are based in central somerset in a small village with excellent local amenities, schools, shops and a local post office and good transport links.

Steanbow Farms are a reputable family-run enterprise operating a Poultry, Dairy and Arable farm across 1500 acres near Glastonbury, Somerset. We rear up to three million broiler birds a year, supplying Avara Foods. Our poultry sheds are well invested, supported with biomass boilers and solar panels.

We are committed to sustainability and have both short - and long-term plans to reduce our carbon footprint while producing sustainable food.

Job Role as Poultry Manager:

- Working Farm Manager looking after 4 sheds with a poultry assistant roughly 150,00 birds over 1 site

- Stockperson work, promoting high animal welfare standards

- Production performance, reporting any concerns to poultry management

- Monitor animal health and behaviour, identify welfare concerns, and liaise with veterinary professionals as required

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records relating to animal health, medication movement and welfare.

- Within a team of 6 over 3 sites and collaborating with the wider Steanbow team

- Ensuring a clean, tidy and well-maintained environment, adhering to excellent biosecurity protocols.

- Overseeing the management and ordering of feed and sundries.

Qualities we are looking for:

- A strong leader who is friendly, supportive with great communication skills willing to take the team with them and willing to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in.

- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of broiler husbandry and production practices.

- Strong attention to detail. No detail is too small when it comes to poultry.

- Trustworthy, reliable and punctual.

- Flexible, working patterns can vary due to the nature of the job so flexibility is essential.

- Have a desire to develop or already have staff management experience.

Qualifications & Licenses required:

- A full UK Driving license.

- Proof of UK right to work

- Level 3 poultry qualification preferred

What we can offer:

- c. £40,000 per annum, dependent on your experience

- A newly refurbished 4-bed family-friendly on-site accommodation inc council tax and water paid

- Work van and staff uniform

- Opportunity for ongoing training and development

- Supportive and friendly work environment

For more information or to apply in writing please contact florence@steanbowfarm.com or complete the form below briefly outlining your experience and skill set or upload your CV.