Assistant Farm Manager Poultry – Breeder Laying Farm – Carnforth Lancashire

ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER POULTRY – BREEDER LAYING FARM – CARNFORTH LANCASHIRE £32,000 + Accommodation and bills allowance   The Job:   An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Farm Manager to join a highly respected agricultural business at their breeder laying farm in Kirkby Lonsdale.
In this role, you will support the Farm Manager in maintaining high welfare and operational standards.
Key responsibilities include:   Managing ventilation, heating, lighting, feed and water systems to ensure optimal conditions for bird welfare.
Keeping accurate farm records, including data on birds, feed and suppliers.
Supervising and coordinating Farm Assistants to ensure smooth daily operations.
Covering the Farm Manager during rest or holiday periods.
Ensuring compliance with health, safety and hygiene standards.
This is a hands-on role, requiring strong leadership, decision-making skills and the ability to work independently when necessary.
The Company: Our client is a leading name in the agricultural poultry sector, recognised for their commitment to animal welfare, operational excellence and staff development.
They provide outstanding opportunities for career progression through tailored training programmes and their specialist agriculture academy.
The Candidate: Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within poultry or agriculture.
Strong decision-making abilities and the confidence to act autonomously when required.
Supervisory or team management experience to oversee daily operations effectively.
Good IT and organisational skills.
A passion for maintaining high welfare and operational standards is essential.