Business Background:

We are a family run, mixed farming business, based in Oxfordshire comprising a modern poultry operation, biomass plant making use of the poultry litter, arable and beef enterprises plus commercial office and industrial units. We are looking for someone with experience of working with poultry to fill this vacancy. We combine the traditional values of mutual respect, personal responsibility and reward for effort and experience, with the use of up-to-date technology and practices in our well-run broiler unit.

Overview of the Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic team member and experienced poultry or livestock worker to look after the health and welfare of birds and run the poultry unit in collaboration with the Poultry Manager. The chicks arrive at our unit at a day old and leave at around 38 days. You would be responsible for their growth and wellbeing during their stay as well as keeping the poultry unit clean, well maintained and fully operational.

The job requires you to work every other weekend and respond to alarm calls on alternate nights during the crop.

Your Main Responsibilities (alongside the Poultry Manager):

Ensuring that the birds have feed and water and that the environment adheres to required standards

Keeping the alarms in working order and responding to alarm calls in a timely manner

Ensuring the removal of dead, sick and lame birds from the growing space

Maintaining daily checks and records

Managing feed for the Poultry Unit which includes driving a lorry and collecting wheat

Reporting and resolving any breakdowns, faults on equipment or incidences as necessary and in a timely manner

There may be an opportunity to be involved in other activities on the farm when time allows

A full job description is available on request.

Personal Characteristics and Attributes

If you pay attention to detail, have an appreciation of the need for reliability and cleanliness and are dedicated to performing your duties with the best outcome possible, then please apply.

The job requires you to be physically and mentally fit, have stamina and a practical, forward thinking and problem-solving approach. You will also be flexible in meeting day to day challenges whilst keen to learn new skills.

Qualifications and Experience:

GCSEs in Maths & English as pre-requisite; NVQ or degree level in Agriculture and related areas

Proven track record of working with poultry and an interest in agriculture

Ideally completion of Poultec training stage 2 (copies of certificates to be provided)

Ideally up to date Poultry Passport to be paid for at employee's own expense

Current First Aid training