Rearing Farm Supervisor

Job Description – Rearing Farm Supervisor

Location: Poultry Rearing Farms
Department: Agriculture
Reports to: Agricultural Director

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Rearing Farm Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day management of our poultry rearing farms, ensuring the highest standards of bird welfare, flock performance and operational efficiency.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing farm teams, maintaining compliance with industry standards and supporting the successful rearing of healthy pullets.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage the daily operation of poultry rearing units, ensuring efficient and effective farm performance.

* Lead, motivate and develop the on-site team to deliver the highest standards of bird welfare and food hygiene.

* Ensure bird welfare remains the primary focus across all farm activities.

* Monitor flock performance and proactively manage operations to achieve both short- and long-term business objectives.

* Support the Agricultural Management team with flock management activities, including blood sampling, weighing pullets and other husbandry tasks.

* Ensure compliance with all relevant animal welfare, food safety and environmental regulations.

* Prepare for and manage external inspections and audits, including DEFRA, BEIC Lion Code, RSPCA Assured and Organic Food Federation standards.

* Maintain compliance with the ETI Base Code and company ethical standards.

* Work alongside the Health & Safety Manager to promote and develop safe working practices across the farms.

* Maintain accurate flock, production and compliance records.

About You

* Previous experience in a poultry rearing, farm supervisory or farm management role.

* Strong knowledge of poultry husbandry, bird welfare and flock management.

* Experience leading and developing farm teams.

* Good understanding of poultry legislation, biosecurity and industry compliance standards.

* Experience managing audits and inspections.

* Highly organised with strong record-keeping and communication skills.

* Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example.

* Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer

* A key leadership role within a well-established agricultural business.

* The opportunity to lead and develop high-performing farm teams.

* A varied, hands-on position with real responsibility.

* Competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits:

* Company car

* Company pension

* On-site parking

* Private medical insurance

* Sick pay
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed