Assistant Farm Manager – Nantycaws, Coed Farm
Salary: £36,915.84 + £366.05 monthly call-out fee
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 10 of 14 days (07:30 – 16:00)
Location: Nantycaws, Coed Farm
Are you passionate about agriculture and livestock? Looking for a new challenge in a forward-thinking business? Avara Foods is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Farm Manager to join our team at our modern farm in Nantycaws, Coed Farm.
This role offers on-site accommodation and the opportunity to grow your career with one of the UK’s leading food businesses.
As an Assistant Farm Manager, you’ll enjoy a supportive, secure, and progressive working environment where your contribution will be recognised and rewarded. We also offer:
£36,915.84 Per Annum
£366.05 monthly call-out fee
31 days’ holiday (T&Cs apply)
5% pension contribution
Life assurance
Lifestyle benefits: cashback perks, shopping discounts, discounted cinema tickets
Wellbeing resources: free online health advice, wellbeing assessments, and support services
Free staff parking
Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities
You’ll work closely with the Farm Manager, supporting the day-to-day management of a modern company breeder farm. The role’s primary focus is bird welfare and performance, but also includes site upkeep, supervision of staff and contractors, and ensuring high standards of animal welfare and biosecurity.
Maintain optimal environmental conditions for bird welfare
Complete feeding, vaccinating, and grading
Ensure site maintenance and compliance with Avara standards
Supervise staff and contractors on-site
Maintain accurate farm and compliance records
Operate within effective cost management
Support the Farm Manager and cover in their absence
Work flexibly across multiple sites when required
Your own transport (travel between sites required)
Previous livestock experience (poultry preferred but not essential)
NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Poultry Production or similar Agriculture qualification (desirable; training provided)
Strong communication and people skills
Willingness to learn and self-motivation
Ability to work independently and carry out manual duties
Basic IT skills
Due to biosecurity regulations, you cannot own avian pets, poultry, or pigs.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
Once you apply, a Resourcing Officer from our Hereford site will be in touch to discuss your application and answer any questions about the role.
If you’re ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment alongside a team that takes pride in delivering results, apply today!