Are you passionate about agriculture and looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience in livestock management and enjoy working across multiple sites?
Avara Foods is an inclusive, forward-thinking business committed to investing in our farm management teams. We are seeking a highly competent and motivated Relief Assistant Farm Manager to support our turkey farming operations across Yorkshire. This is a varied role providing management cover across multiple turkey sites, with home-based working when not required on farm. You will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of bird welfare, biosecurity, site performance and operational excellence.
Benefits of Working at Avara Foods
As a Relief Assistant Farm Manager, you’ll enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, with your contributions recognised and rewarded. We provide comprehensive training and continuous development opportunities to help you build a long-term career with us.
Benefits include:
Salary of £34,173.12 per annum
Home-based role with travel across Yorkshire turkey farms
28 days holiday
Life assurance
Lifestyle perks, including cashback, shopping discounts and cinema tickets
Wellbeing resources, including online health advice and assessments
Company training and development opportunities
*T&Cs apply.
Hours of Work
48 hours per week, working 6 days out of 7 between Monday and Sunday, according to business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
As a Relief Assistant Farm Manager, you will provide management support and operational cover across our turkey farming sites throughout Yorkshire. Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting Farm Managers with the day-to-day running of turkey farms.
Maintaining optimum environmental conditions to ensure excellent bird welfare and biosecurity.
Monitoring bird health, performance and welfare standards.
Ensuring company standards and site maintenance are consistently achieved.
Supervising colleagues and contractors while promoting Health & Safety compliance.
Maintaining accurate farm records in line with company procedures and UK legislation.
Supporting audits and ensuring compliance with all assurance schemes and legislative requirements.
Assisting with labour planning and operational efficiency across multiple sites.
Providing management cover during annual leave, sickness or business needs.
Travelling between Yorkshire turkey farms as required.
Reporting directly to the Area Farm Manager.
What We’re Looking For
Own transport is essential due to regular travel between sites.
Previous livestock experience, ideally within poultry or turkey production, although other livestock backgrounds will be considered.
Strong stockmanship and a genuine commitment to animal welfare.
Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is desirable.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
Basic IT skills.
Flexibility to travel and work across multiple sites throughout Yorkshire.
Application Process
Once you apply, a member of our Resourcing Team will contact you to discuss your application and answer any questions you may have about the role.
If you’re looking for a varied role where no two days are the same and want to be part of a business committed to high welfare standards and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.
Important: Due to bird welfare considerations, applicants must not own any avian pets, poultry or porcine animals.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.