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 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 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):
1. Ensuring that the birds have feed and water and that the environment adheres to required standards
2. Keeping the alarms in working order and responding to alarm calls in a timely manner
3. Ensuring...