ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER - Orchard - Lincoln, Lincolnshire
- Employer
- Moy Park
- Location
- Lincoln, Lincolnshire
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 7 Jun 2023
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- Category
- Fresh Produce
- Contract Type
- Full Time
Job Details
About Moy Park
Moy Park is one of the UK’s top 15 food companies and one of Europe’s leading poultry producers. Moy Park is the European Division of Pilgrim’s Pride and employs over 12,000 people across 12 manufacturing locations in the UK, France and Holland.
People of Moy Park
We are passionate about our people and recognise our teams, along with their individual drive and passion, are the reason for our continued success. This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking, exciting business- applying to join our business is easy.
Your role
To assist and maintain smooth and efficient running of the Broiler farm by contributing to that department/ add value by developing requisite skills in this area in line with MP competency framework. To liaise closely and efficiently with the Farm Manager in order to maintain correct and up to date records of all matters relating to birds, food, supplies etc. To ensure that adequate supply of all essential stock is maintained and correct ordering carried out when necessary. To work in a manner that actively seeks to reduce any negative environmental impact in relation to the processes and procedures operating within their area and across the wider business e.g. reduction of waste, recycling etc.
Where applicable, to manage, motivate and train the Farm Assistant in all areas of farm operation. Maintain communication with the Farm Manager regarding the performance of the crop, thus ensuring the efficient performance of each flock. Maintain the professional integrity and appearance of the farm and dwellings at all times. To deputise for the Farm Manager in his/her absence (sometimes in conjunction with a Relief Farm Manager) covering all aspects of farm management including taking charge of a radio pager for alarms and emergency call outs. Any other reasonable duties as required in your specific day to day work as given by Farm Manager. Bird welfare must be of utmost priority at all times.
The successful candidate will ‘live’ Welfare as a Condition in all that they do. Simultaneously, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and development via our bespoke Agriculture Academy. ‘Growing our own’ agriculture specialists and leaders of the future is something that is extremely important to Moy Park.
What you’ll need
- Previous experience in a Poultry Farm environment
- Flexibility and reliability
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Good communication skills
- Sound decision make
- Computer literate
Perks of Moy Park
- Competitive salary
- Above statutory holiday entitlement
- Pension scheme
- Flexible working
- Continuous training provided
- Free on-site parking
- Discounted employee shop
- Life cover
- Shopping discounts
Company
Moy Park is one of the UK’s top 15 food companies, Northern Ireland’s largest private sector business and one of Europe’s leading poultry producers.
We supply branded and own label chicken products to leading retailers and foodservice providers throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe and we are the industry leading manufacturer of organic, free-range and higher welfare chicken.
Moy Park may be best known for fresh, locally sourced poultry but we also produce beef products, vegetarian products like spring rolls and onion rings and desserts including donuts and apple pies.
- Website
- http://www.moypark.com/
- Mini-site
- Moy Park
- Location
-
39 Seagoe Industrial Estate
Craigavon
Northern Ireland
BT63 5QE
GB
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