D R Newitt & Associates

Job Title: Farm Manager Salary: 50,000 Department: Agriculture Location: Multi-Site Operations (Alford area) Reports to: Agriculture Manager Direct Reports: Farm Workers / Site Operatives Overall Responsibility: Multi-SiteFarms, Animal Welfare, Operational Performance, Compliance, Staff Training & Development Role Purpose The Farm Manager is responsible for the effective leadership, performance, and welfare standards across multiple farms. This role ensures excellent flock management, consistent produce production, and high-quality operational practice while upholding strict confidentiality regarding company processes, sites, and production systems. The post holder will manage staff, oversee day-to-day farming activities, maintain compliance with regulatory and industry standards, and drive continuous improvement in biosecurity, animal welfare, and production efficiency. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership & Farm Management Oversee daily operations across multiple farms, ensuring optimal flock health, welfare, and productivity. Conduct routine checks on feed, water, lighting, and environmental conditions to maintain flock performance. Ensure collectors complete accurate daily records, including correct pallet labelling and production logs. Manage litter, enrichment, and environmental standards to promote welfare and behavioural needs. Implement and maintain high-quality farm operating procedures that support maximum production efficiency. Monitor production data, identify trends, and initiate corrective actions where needed. People Management & Team Development Lead, motivate, and supervise workers across multiple sites, fostering a positive and productive work culture. Develop staff capability through structured training, coaching, and on-the-job development. Manage rotas, task allocation, and staffing levels to meet operational requirements. Conduct performance reviews and address training needs, ensuring consistent standards of work. Ensure all staff follow company protocols relating to hygiene, PPE, welfare, and safe working practices. Reinforce confidentiality expectations and ensure all employees adhere to company privacy policies. Flock Health, Biosecurity & Welfare Implement robust biosecurity protocols, including wheel-wash, foot-dip, visitor controls, and hygiene procedures. Conduct daily flock health checks and escalate issues such as changes in mortality, produce production, or water intake. Complete routine health monitoring tasks including blood sampling, swabbing, and weighing pullets. Work closely with the agricultural team and veterinary support to coordinate preventative and responsive flock care. Maintain secure, accurate, and confidential health and treatment records Feed & Nutrition Management Monitor feed usage and ensure accurate forecasting and inventory control. Work with nutrition specialists to adjust diet plans based on flock behaviour, health, and production data. Ensure feed systems are maintained, functional, and free from contamination. Regulatory Compliance & Assurance Ensure full compliance with animal welfare, food safety, environmental, and biosecurity regulations. Maintain accurate records for inspections and assurance audits, ensuring strict confidentiality. Prepare for and manage external audits, including: Regulatory bodies (e.g., DEFRA) Industry codes (e.g., BEIC Lion Code) Welfare schemes (e.g., RSPCA Assured / Freedom Food) Facility & Equipment Management Oversee the maintenance and repair of buildings, plant, and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. Coordinate specialised repairs with internal teams or external contractors. Maintain secure access to sites and protect confidential information relating to layouts, systems, and processes. Ensure all facilities meet regulatory and internal safety standards. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Work Location: In person

ROLE- Spec Technologist with a Market Leading Food Manufacturer! BASED NORTH LANARKSHIRE Reporting into the Technical Manager, main duties will include: Ensure all required internal and external documentation is completed to specification and on time and to the highest standard. To become familiar with current factory processes to ensure specifications reflect the most up to date site processes and procedures. Work closely with the NPD department, ensuring all relevant paperwork is document controlled and ready for product launches e.g. QAS, batch weigh sheets, barcode labels, shelf-life, factory paperwork, traceability records etc. Check artwork and packaging against agreed pack copy, legal/company requirements and ingredient specifications ensuring any non-compliance is reported and followed up and closed out. HACCP training essential to review compliance with the agreed standards of the customer. To support where possible, effective factory trials as necessary for customer and internal requirements ensuring that all documentation is fully completed, actions followed up as necessary and any issues are communicated fully. Create implement and maintain departmental database systems: nutritional, allergens and similar models. Maintain up-to-date raw material and packaging specifications and relevant accreditation paperwork and supplier approval documentation. Completion of internal audits against BRC and retailer standards. Assist QA by verifying packaging and labels during intake checks. Participate in training sessions and workshops focused on current and upcoming legislation, codes of practice, and new systems or equipment used by the technical department. Reply to customers and internal queries. CANDIDATE You will possess excellent IT skills coupled with a BSc Degree (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline, preferably Food OR experience in a similar role. You will be confident and articulate, able to communicate well with members of staff at all levels. BENEFITS 5% ER pension, 3% EE pension 33 Days holidays Salary up to 34K Excellent opportunities to develop within a professional yet friendly team! Monday to Thursday 08:00am -16:30pm Friday 08:00am -16:00pm

If you have experience in Solar (needed), within a technical / operational customer service capacity, then I can almost guarantee that this will interest you The company? A UK market leader in solar installations, are looking to bring another strong Technical Support Advisor onboard the team. Established for over 20 years, and ranked as one of the UK's fastest growing solar installers, they currently turnover 35+ million. The company were acquired by a household name ( 1 billion turnover) just 2 years ago and the growth has rocketed further. Their panel systems are the highest quality - Tesla, Fox and Eco-Flow Your role? This role will be fully office based and focused around supporting customers with technical issues relating to their solar energy systems and their monitoring apps/software. You will be helping customers (B2C) over the phone and email - diagnosing issues with their solar monitoring platform, reconnecting systems/apps, escalating technical faults with the manufacturer where required, and ensuring customers receive a high level of service throughout. The right experience? Solar experience - basic understanding of the software. Solid customer service experience - inbound calls. The package? 33,000 - 36,000 basic salary + company benefits Sound of interest or just want to learn more? Simply click apply and I'll be in touch to tell you more about the role and firm.

Multi Skilled Engineer (Elec Bas) 4 on 4 off, 2 days 2 nights, 7-7 A global FMCG Manufacturer is currently recruiting for a Multi Skilled Engineer with an Electrical bias to join their team. This Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an Electrical bias will be responsible for the maintenance of the sites machinery and automation. Multi Skilled Engineer (Elec) responsibilities include: Understanding the essential site Health and Safety rules and procedures. Ensure that specifications and quality standards are adhered to Ensure that traceability complies with Company standards Prompt response to breakdowns and repairs, ensuring production requirements are prioritised to ensure efficient running of the factory Effectively manage and prioritise workload using initiative Carry out safety checks and preventative maintenance on all machines and ancillary equipment at specific intervals Ensure all work carried out, including any outstanding faults, are logged, accurately recording symptom, solution, parts used, parts required and update on outstanding faults Ensure accurate storage and labelling of spares, with used parts documented in log to ensure re-ordering as required Proactively raises remedial works require that have been highlighted through behavioural observations and PPM inspections Deliver planned maintenance schedule on time, in full, to high standards Proactive with raising and following through constructive safety observations Supports with the maintenance team and assists with coaching maintenance engineers Liase with Maintenance Manager and Assistant Manager to highlight any areas of concern You will be a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias and have experience working in a fast paced Manufacturing environment. CV applications.

Successful FMCG business recruiting BASED ALFRETON, DERBYSHIRE ROLE Reporting to the Production Manager, you will plan and control production activities in order to meet the requirements for internal and external customers. You will also carry out direct activities so that the staff, plant and materials are used within agreed budgets to produce high quality within the best standards. Responsible & accountable for the effective and efficient operation of the production lines. The intention of this business is to be the industry leader for the chosen categories, creating an area of operational excellence through continuous improvement. You will be looking after a team of 20+ staff. CANDIDATE You will have previous experience leading a production team within the FMCG sector. Project experience would be desirable but is by no means essential. You will have the necessary gravitas to lead by example! WORKING 4 ON 4 OFF ROTATING DAYS AND NIGHTS, 6AM-6PM AND 6PM-6AM Salary 40K plus shift premium 4984.68 per annum Collective bonus paid in December (amount varies depending on business performance) Pension: Employer contribution of 6% employee 3 % Annual Leave: 24 days including bank holidays.

Nights Operations Team Lead Contract: Permanent, Full-time About the Role A well-established organisation is seeking an Operations Team Lead to support day-to-day operational performance within a fast-paced food environment. This role involves overseeing a team, driving performance, maintaining high standards, and supporting continuous improvement across the department. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop a team to ensure strong operational performance Oversee key metrics relating to efficiency, processes, performance, and service delivery Support and maintain standards across compliance, quality, and workplace best practice Conduct investigations, reviews, and audits to continually raise performance Work closely with internal teams across various functions Promote a positive and engaging working environment Contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives and support team development Essential Skills & Experience Previous experience in a team leader, supervisor, or people management role Strong communication and organisational abilities Comfortable working with performance metrics and documentation Good general IT skills Proactive, hands-on approach with strong leadership qualities Desirable Skills Experience within a high-volume or fast-paced operational setting Knowledge of compliance, quality systems, or process improvement Qualifications in leadership, compliance, or similar areas Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset