Assistant Farm Manager Job at Gressingham Foods (Ickburgh)

Job Description

To produce ducks of the best quality as efficiently as possible.

To maintain and improve as high welfare standards as possible
To assist with achieving target levels of mortality as efficiently as possible
To work to a high health and safety standard
Update all records required in order to provide accurate, up-to-date information for the site manager
To look after the poultry daily need for feed, water, straw, ventilation and movement
Identify and communicate to the site manager any problems with birds or equipment
Liaise regularly with site manager, and communicate with site staff and colleagues as appropriate, regarding successes and problems to ensure consistent flow of information
Carry out evening checks of site, when required
To maintain and improve where possible hygiene standards
To assist with all general farm duties
Monitor stock control of farm supplies, and report shortages to the site manager
Maintain all aspects or company policy on site (as per Company Handbook)
To work with staff in a positive manner, ensuring the team is working as safely and efficiently as possible
To carry out any other tasks relating to poultry farming as the company may reasonably require
To ensure a high-quality product, reared within welfare requirements into the factory. To comply with customer requirements

To be willing to complete an NVQ level 3 in poultry production
A good knowledge of bird rearing principals (stockmanship). To include detailed knowledge of health, welfare, nutrition, health and safety etc. This will all be fully trained too new members of staff
A drive to improve the site and bird performance by innovations in rearing techniques
To be able to manage staff so that they work to the best of their abilities
Good knowledge of health and safety protocol and a proactive approach to near miss/accident reporting
An excellent attitude towards developing themselves through learning knowledge and skills