Assistant Farm Manager - Staffordshire - £36,000 + Accommodation

Assistant Farm Manager

Location: Staffordshire

Salary: £36,000 + Accommodation

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Farm Manager to join a highly respected, long-established free-range poultry business in Staffordshire. This key leadership role involves working alongside the Farm Manager to support daily operations and uphold high welfare standards. Responsibilities include:

1. Assisting with the production cycle from day-old chicks to depopulation
2. Conducting daily stock checks to ensure optimal bird health and environment
3. Overseeing brooding, bedding, feeding, shed hygiene, and general husbandry tasks
4. Operating farm machinery and preparing sheds
5. Maintaining high standards at all times and leading the team in the manager's absence
6. Working 50 hours per week, including alternate weekends and rota-based catching duties
7. Reporting directly to the Farm Manager

This family-run business has thrived in Staffordshire for over 80 years. Known for sustainable, high-welfare, and ethical farming, they produce premium free-range chickens for butchers and farm shops across the UK. The company values passion, respect, and continuous improvement, providing animals with space to roam and time to grow, delivering high-quality meat.

• Proven experience in agriculture is essential (poultry experience not necessary)
• Strong leadership qualities to oversee a team and maintain standards
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and committed to animal welfare
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow
• Supportive team player capable of stepping up when needed

• £36,000 annual salary
• Mobile home accommodation or allowance (discussed at interview)
• 28 days holiday plus 1 additional day per year of service up to 5 years
• Full-time, permanent position with immediate start
• Opportunities for training and development within a progressive farming operation

Please email your CV to Chris Brown, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, at .

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