Assistant Farm Manager
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £25000 – £28000/annum
We are looking to employ a full time Farm Assistant Manager for our clients near Chippenham.
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 weekend work is essential and you will be required to work every other weekend
More Information
- Address Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
