To provide technical assistance to growers and ensure sites are managed according to company standards with a view to maximisation of performance. What will you be doing? Provision of technical information to farmers The person provides guidance to farmers on the operation of poultry house equipment and information on programs necessary to manage stock correctly, which are then checked during regular site visits Advice is given to farmers on culling and health status of flocks The person provides or facilitates training for all Farmers as necessary Feedback is provided to Farmers on problems in the factory i.e. high level of downgrades, hock marks, runts and contamination. Implementation of hygiene and bio-security procedures on sites The person must ensure protective clothing is supplied and worn, and checks are carried out to ensure it is used appropriately. Sites have been checked to ensure the correct number and positioning of bait points and the use of poison therein. The person checks that foot-dips and visitor books are kept appropriately and the sites remain tidy at all times. Intercrop swabs and assessments have been undertaken with advice given to growers if appropriate and required store items delivered to the farm. Farm Surveys Farm surveys are carried out during each crop of birds with points deducted for non compliance to Moy Park standards The person notifies the line manager immediately of any problems arising The accounts department have received all completed farm assessments prior to finalisation of the crop account Flock Health Status Monitoring Gas readings are taken on all farms as and when requested by the Line Manager Salmonella tests have been carried out for each flock and results are available prior to slaughter. Thorough investigations are undertaken should health problems arise within a flock and appropriate follow up action taken. Miscellaneous tests are carried out where necessary. Record Keeping Farmers will have access to a web based recording system where all data must be recorded regularly. The Farm Compliance Manager must ensure that this is completed. The person reminds farmers of the factory weight requirement and ensures that they are properly trained in weighing and forecasting of weights All site mortality problems over % per day are investigated and if necessary a credit note presented to the Line Manager. Farm audits are to be carried out in a timely fashion to ensure farms comply with relevant customer / legislative requirements. Health and Safety The person will comply with all company health and safety regulations at all times. The person ensures all farmers are aware of health and safety issues Areas of failure within the health and safety mandate are reported immediately to the line manager. What will I need to have? Minimum third level qualification Minimum six months relevant experience Excellent organisation skills Full Valid driving licence People management experience in an advisory capacity