General Farm Worker (0VI)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Based at our poultry farm in Longniddry, East Lothian, an opportunity has arisen for a General Farm Worker. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate competent poultry husbandry skills, such as feeding livestock, checking watering systems, weighing birds, monitoring bird welfare/behaviour, bio-security protocols and general farm maintenance. Full training will be provided, although previous poultry experience would be advantageous.
The working pattern is 39 hours Monday – Friday plus 17 weekends per annum (consisting of 5 hours Saturday & Sunday).
What you will get in return:
- Salary starts at £24117.65pa (£463.80 pw) with the opportunity to rise to £26,026.90pa (£500.52 pw)
- Competitive pension scheme (4% employee 6% employer)
- Life cover 4 x annual salary
- Access to our Wellbeing and Lifestyle Employee Assist Programme
.Must have access to own transport due to location of farm and start times. No accommodation provided.
If you wish to apply, please email your CV to our Careers Team
Closing Date for Applications; 8th March 2023
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,117.65-£26,026.90 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Animal Production
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Farm Worker (0VI) roles across Aviagen UK Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Animal Production.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,118 - £26,027 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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