Free Range Poultry Area Manager

Farmers Weekly, Crossbrae, Aberdeenshire

Free Range Poultry Area Manager

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Farmers Weekly, Crossbrae, Aberdeenshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 7 Jan | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a8123042a7264880af5dae21a4a267e6

Full Job Description

  • Support and oversee daily operations across free range laying farms.
  • Lead, coordinate and develop site teams, including supervisors and stockpersons.
  • Ensure equipment, systems, and infrastructure are maintained to a high standard.
  • Maintain compliance with audits, accreditations, and legal requirements.
  • Support data collection, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinate cover, repairs, and site turnarounds as required.

    We are seeking a proactive and experienced Free Range Poultry Area Manager to support the effective operation of our free range laying units across Aberdeenshire. This is a hands-on leadership role, working closely with the free range farms team to ensure high standards of biosecurity, health and safety, bird welfare, team leadership, compliance, and operational performance across multiple sites.
  • This position will suit an individual with strong poultry knowledge, excellent people skills, and the flexibility required to operate in a fast-moving agricultural environment.,
  • Experienced in poultry production, ideally within free range systems, with understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment on farms.
  • A confident communicator and practical leader.
  • Highly competent in stockmanship, biosecurity and welfare standards.
  • Commercially aware, organised, and solutions-focused.
  • Flexible and responsive to operational demands, including out-of-hours requirements.

    What sectors do you have experience working in? required
  • Academic & Education Animal Health & Nutrition Arable & Agronomy Crop Science & Nutrition Dairy Engineering Environment & Ecology Equestrian Farm Work & Management Food & Fresh Produce Genetics & Breeding Horticulture, Forestry & Woodland Financial & Accountancy Services Livestock Machinery Poultry Property, Land & Estates Management Sales & Marketing Software & Precision Technology Technical Trading & Purchasing Where are you currently based? required Are you eligible to work in the UK? required Do you have a full UK driving licence? required

  • Competitive employment package.
  • Company vehicle.
  • Pension scheme.
  • 30 days annual leave.
  • Accommodation may be available for the right candidate
  • Opportunity to play a key role in a professional, forward-looking free-range operation.

Direct job link

https://www.s1jobs.com/job/free-range-poultry-area-manager-126262671