Poultry Manager

Job Description

The South Ormsby Estate are looking for a Poultry ManagerRare Breeds Chickens and Turkeys to join their team.Location: South Ormsby, LincolnshireSalary: Competitive Salary + bonus package, dependant on experienceBenefits: Possibility of accommodation available, employee discount on productsAbout Us:The village of South Ormsby is an estate of c3000 acres nestled within the Lincolnshire Wolds and is an area of outstanding natural beauty, rich in wildlife. The custodians of the South Ormsby Estate are restoring the heritage of the estate and rejuvenatingthe local economy. Building upon a historic past and using the latest technology their vision is to create the best place to invest, work, live, play and retire to.At South Ormsby Estate we have a pedigree herd of Original Population Lincoln Red cows, which are on the Rare Breeds Survival Trusts vulnerable list in the UK. We are undergoing organic conversion, accredited Pasture for Life and very biodiversity conscious.Poultry Manager - The Role:We are looking to recruit someone with a passion and interest in poultry to take care of our expanding poultry department.An initial training period will be provided which will be spent working with the Estate Manager and other estate staff. Upon successful completion of this training, you will then lead the growth and expansion of the chickens and turkeys as set out from theEstate vision, for which you will be responsible for growth, purchasing equipment and assisting with marketing products. Part of the role will be to obtain various licenses to run and sell the poultry products.The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the poultry units with responsibilities to include:Poultry Manager - Key Responsibilities:- Design and set up the equipment- Research future Pastured poultry feed options- Obtain licences needed to produce and sell the eggs and poultry products- Responsible for hatching, feeding the birds, livestock husbandry, pasture grazing, slaughtering and egg collection- Successfully market and sell the products- Product development- Managing all aspects of production including scheduling, raw material purchasing and stock control, cleaning, managing the dispatch of stock and control of inventory- Assist with the processing unit on a daily basis including all checks, recording data and monitoring- Cleaning as required including an understanding of health and safety- Packaging and all aspects of quality assurance.- Maintaining equipment- Ability to create and improve operating and safety procedures and an understanding of quality assurance scheme standards which includes Organic standardsPoultry Manager - You:- Flexible with working hours- Have access to own transport due to the location- Knowledge of health, safety and hygiene requirements in production of food- Have a driving licence- Experience of working with poultry- Ability to sell and market products- Knowledge of email, Excel and Microsoft Teams would be beneficial, although training will be availableThis is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a background in farming with poultry experience and genuine love of animals.To submit your CV for this exciting Poultry ManagerRare Breeds Chickens and Turkeys opportunity, please click Apply now!

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Poultry