Assistant Turkey Unit Manager

The Company

Our client is a well established and diverse agricultural and property business operating across sites in the UK. With a strong focus on high quality livestock production, the organisation manages several thousand acres of land, covering a range of agricultural activities including arable, livestock, and specialist poultry operations. The business is known for its commitment to animal welfare, operational excellence, and long term investment in both people and infrastructure.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Trainee Assistant/Assistant Poultry Unit Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of a specialist Turkey unit. Working closely with the Unit Manager, you will help oversee site operations, livestock management, and team activities while ensuring high standards are maintained across welfare, biosecurity, and health & safety.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the management of daily livestock operations and site performance
Ensure egg production, fertility, and stock quality meet company standards
Ensuring compliance with health & safety and biosecurity procedures
Assisting with audits and quality assurance systems
Supervising and participating in hands-on farm duties such as animal handling, egg collection and grading, bedding, cleaning, and equipment checks
Maintaining accurate records and supporting operational reporting

What You Need

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

Ability to handle turkeys safely in line with welfare standards
Experience with or willingness to train in artificial insemination of poultry
A good understanding of animal welfare and farm hygiene practices
Awareness of health & safety requirements in a farm environment
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
A proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
Willingness to be hands-on in a physically active role

What Is in It for You

Competitive salary package
On-site 3 bedroom accommodation provided
Relocation support available within the UK
Ongoing training and clear opportunities for career progression

How to Apply

If you are currenlty working with poultry and looking for on opportunity to progress with an established farming company, please get in touch with Ryan on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed