We are recruiting experienced and reliable Farm Operatives to support day‑to‑day poultry operations for a respected client within the agricultural sector. This role is hands-on, autonomous, and vital to maintaining high bird‑welfare and production standards.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Duties
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Manage building security and key control
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Follow strict biosecurity, PPE, and food hygiene procedures
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Carry out daily flock management for a ~32,000-bird flock with minimal disturbance
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Inspect flock at least three times a day, monitoring bird health and welfare
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Check feed tracks, water drinkers, and automated shed monitoring systems
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Maintain accurate records (temperature, feed, water, egg counts, inspections) and analyse data to identify issues
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Collect stray/floor eggs and support ventilation monitoring
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Handle birds and remove deceased birds in line with animal‑welfare policy
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Operate, monitor, and maintain poultry‑house machinery (e.g., egg belts)
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Clean spillages and complete end‑of‑day shed cleaning
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Pack and stack daily egg collections following quality standards
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Move packed eggs to storage with correct documentation
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Unload and organise packaging (2–3 times per week)
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Ensure building is properly secured before leaving
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Complete any additional general farm duties as required
Weekly Duties
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Complete weekly records, analyse performance, and report issues
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Liaise with external muck‑removal contractors, monitor muck-belts, report mechanical faults, and clean spillages
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Complete additional biosecurity cleaning tasks (foot dips, disinfecting points, etc.)
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Manage shed rodent stations, including poison checks, replacements, record‑keeping, and data analysis
As Required
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Replace flock enrichment items
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Weigh birds according to flock schedule
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Administer vaccinations/medication under direction of Production Manager
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Lay down litter/bedding and maintain dry areas
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Assist with housing new flocks
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Carry out routine house cleaning and manure removal
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Clean and maintain machinery used within poultry housing
Full in-house training will be provided