We are recruiting experienced and reliable Farm Operatives to support day‑to‑day poultry operations for a respected client within the agricultural sector. This role is hands-on, autonomous, and vital to maintaining high bird‑welfare and production standards.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Duties
- Manage building security and key control
- Follow strict biosecurity, PPE, and food hygiene procedures
- Carry out daily flock management for a ~32,000-bird flock with minimal disturbance
- Inspect flock at least three times a day, monitoring bird health and welfare
- Check feed tracks, water drinkers, and automated shed monitoring systems
- Maintain accurate records (temperature, feed, water, egg counts, inspections) and analyse data to identify issues
- Collect stray/floor eggs and support ventilation monitoring
- Handle birds and remove deceased birds in line with animal‑welfare policy
- Operate, monitor, and maintain poultry‑house machinery (e.g., egg belts)
- Clean spillages and complete end‑of‑day shed cleaning
- Pack and stack daily egg collections following quality standards
- Move packed eggs to storage with correct documentation
- Unload and organise packaging (2–3 times per week)
- Ensure building is properly secured before leaving
- Complete any additional general farm duties as required
Weekly Duties
- Complete weekly records, analyse performance, and report issues
- Liaise with external muck‑removal contractors, monitor muck-belts, report mechanical faults, and clean spillages
- Complete additional biosecurity cleaning tasks (foot dips, disinfecting points, etc.)
- Manage shed rodent stations, including poison checks, replacements, record‑keeping, and data analysis
As Required
- Replace flock enrichment items
- Weigh birds according to flock schedule
- Administer vaccinations/medication under direction of Production Manager
- Lay down litter/bedding and maintain dry areas
- Assist with housing new flocks
- Carry out routine house cleaning and manure removal
- Clean and maintain machinery used within poultry housing
Full in-house training will be provided.
