Commercial Site Farm Worker – Ickburgh Area

Job Title: Commercial Site Farm Worker
Reporting to: Site Manager
Overall aim of the Job: To produce ducks of the best quality as efficiently as possible.
Key tasks within the job:
To maintain and improve the high welfare standards as possible.
To assist with achieving target levels of mortality as efficiently as possible.
To work to a high health and safety standard.
Update all records required in order to provide accurate, up-to-date information for the site manager
To look after the poultry daily need for feed, water, straw, ventilation and movement.
Identify and communicate to the site manager any problems with birds or equipment.
Liaise regularly with site manager, and communicate with site staff and colleagues as appropriate, regarding successes and problems to ensure consistent flow of information.
Carry out evening checks of site, when required.
To maintain and improve where possible the hygiene standards.
To assist with all general farm duties, e.g. duck catching, muck removal, pressure washing.
Monitor stock control of farm supplies, and report shortages to the site manager.
Maintain all aspects or company policy on site (as per Company Handbook).
Responsible for maintaining the health and welfare of the poultry on site.
To work with staff in a positive manner, ensuring the team is working as safely and efficiently as possible.
To carry out any other tasks relating to poultry farming as the company may reasonably require.
Benefits:
Reduced cost staff shop
Opportunities to further train and develop further (career progression)
Private counselling support services
Auto enrolment Pension available
Staff and family events
Monthly Employee Draw
Long Service Awards
Job Type: Permanent
Hours per week: 39 Hours per week
Working Times: Monday to Thursday 07:30am to 04:00pm, Friday 3pm finish, either a Saturday and Sunday morning and occasionally back for PM checks on these days.
Pay Rate: £11.00 per hour & £14.66 at weekends.
Own transport is essential due to the remote location.
Interested:
Please contact the HR department by email - hr@gressinghamfoods.co.uk to request an application form.