Trainee Assistant Farm Manager - Fife Scotland

Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg CompanyNoble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big and Fresh and Purely Organic. In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.

What are we looking for?We believe the most successful teams are formed from a diverse talent pool and we strive to employ a wide variety of individuals in our business, selecting the best qualified person for each role regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristics.

Job PurposeTo work with the Farm Managers and Assistant Farm Managers to achieve all aspects listed below, whilst developing the required knowledge to be able to progress into a farm management role.

To ensure that the highest standards are maintained in stock husbandry, bird welfare, flock performance and management.

To ensure the highest site standards are maintained and the environmental and ethical policies are adhered to.

To ensure sites are audit ready and comply with all Noble and industry standards.

To operate effectively the Company Health and Safety Policy

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe following is a list of core responsibilities to be completed by the jobholder. Other duties may be assigned.

Bird Welfare

Water – ensure water is available at all times and at the correct height and monitor consumption

Feed – ensure the correct ration is fed to birds, the correct number of feeds per day, the correct trough height and feed depth. Monitor consumption and ensure stocks are kept to the appropriate level

Temperature – maintain house temperatures according to the appropriate standard and weather conditions, whilst being mindful of the bird behaviour and requirements. Ensure adequate ventilation to prevent build up of dust and ammonia levels and promote optimum performance

Light – adjust the settings and times of lights in line with the flock programme, as well as when bird behaviour dictates

Vaccinations and treatments – ensure they are delivered at the correct time via water, spray or injection. Maintain traceability of all vaccines and up-to-date medicines book

Alarm systems – ensure alarm systems are fully operational through daily testing and recording; alarms triggered at appropriate points in line with flock age

Mortality – accurately record all mortality and humanely cull birds in distress

Equipment – ensure all equipment is functioning properly to maintain flock comfort and minimise distress

Testing – undertake serology testing and environmental monitoring at required intervals

Generators – operate an effective testing and maintenance programme on standby generator systems

Transport – assist with organisation of bird transport as instructed by manager, mindful of journey times, loading times, weather conditions and number of birds per module

Health and SafetyAssist the farm management team in the below areas;

Manage, complete and maintain all relevant site documents relating to health and safety and implement the necessary controls

Read, understand and comply with the specific HandS responsibilities related to your role

Work with farm team to assess and develop overall HandS management and controls

Bio-SecurityAssist the farm management team in the below areas;

Maintain effective bio-security programme and ensure all step-over barriers and site systems are operating efficiently and effectively

Ensure foot dips are maintained regularly and used at every access point to the building

Monitor programme for site pests (rodents, flies, mites)

Protect your flock by ensuring external visitors adhere to Company visitor protocols

Ensure all vehicles entering the site are sprayed with the approved disinfectant

Record KeepingAssist the farm management team in the below areas;

Ensure relevant weekly record cards are completed and submitted as required

Complete in-house daily stock checks and cleaning schedules

Keep records up to date for audits

Log and monitor flock performance

Weigh required number of birds weekly, input data and report against targets; escalate issues to your manager

Comply with turnaround programme, including maintenance, cleaning and re-housing preparation

Monitor and control chemical stocks

Workforce ManagementAssist the farm management team in the below areas;

Assist farm manager in organising colleagues to ensure sufficient resources on farm at all times

Ensure all colleagues have completed required training

Coordinate and manage catchers at pullet transfer and flock depletion

Conduct site induction with temporary labour and monitor compliance with rules

Ensure 24/7 management cover while birds are in lay

Adopt a flexible approach to working hours, especially at key flock times

Site/EnvironmentalAssist the farm management team in the below areas;

Coordinate effective cleaning schedules inside and outside poultry houses to present the correct image for visitors and customers

Conduct customer visits including explanation of record cards and farm presentation

Be available at audits to demonstrate required standards met in environmental, bird welfare or Health and Safety

Carry out basic repairs, where safe to do so

Dispose of all waste according to Company Policy (e.g., muck, wash water, vaccine, bottles, chemicals)

Help manage other company properties/bungalows on farm as needed

Be mindful of cost at all times

The demands of the business may change in line with customer requirements and changes may be made to the above guidelines. The jobholder should be flexible to the changing demands of the business.

Training and EducationThe jobholder may be expected to complete training in the following areas:

Level 2 work-based diploma in Agriculture

Poultry Welfare (Management)

Farm Security, Biosecurity and egg quality

Food Safety

First Aid

Lion Training Passport (Industry)

IT

Health and Safety

Manual Handling

People Management Training (Disciplinary and Grievance, Investigations, Managing performance etc)

The requirements will depend on the jobholder’s previous experience, knowledge, qualifications, and the demands of the specific activities.

Physical DemandsThe role involves manual handling, bending and working outside. The jobholder should have a reasonable level of fitness and should report any conditions that may be aggravated by the required activities.

What can we offer you?

Free hot drinks on shift

Service Awards

Enhanced paternity and maternity

Free life insurance

Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme

Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero

Discounted eggs and chicken

A Celebration day after 1 year’s service with an extra day off for life events

Access to DigiCare+ including annual health check, digital GP, nutritional, second opinion and mental health consultations

Discounted gym memberships

Free Eye Test every two years

Discounted mobile phone contracts

Share in our success with the People Partnership – after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus

Additional allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders

Wellness programme

Employee Charity Matching Scheme

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