Farm Manager Breeder/ Rearing
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Position Overview & Specifications
Crown Chicken Ltd (part of Cranswick PLC) is looking for a committed and experienced Breeder Farm Manager to run a bird unit. A competitive remuneration package will be offered, with a house or housing allowance. This is offered rent free and Council tax paid by the company in the Attleborough/Wymondham, Norfolk area
Shift pattern : Working 6 days out of 7 - 45 hours weekly
Duties:
- Manage the farm to ensure that bird welfare is never compromised
- Manage and monitor ventilation, heating, feed, water, litter and lighting within the agreed standards, ensuring the highest quality conditions are provided.
- Communicate with the Area Farm Manager ensuring that information is provided promptly and accurately.
- Manage and control Visitors/Contractors on site ensuring that work is carried out to required specification and quality and work is carried out in a safe manner.
- Ensure compliance with Red Tractor Assurance Scheme
What you will need:
- Literate / Numerate for documentation recording
- Experience in farming and or poultry at Manager/Assistant Farm Manager level is desirable
- Flexible approach to working hours
Salary and benefits:
- Salary: circa £32000-33750
- Bonus scheme
- Pension – 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions
- Share of the profits with our discounted share scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Death in service insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to our 'Feed your Wellbeing' platform with discounts for shops, restaurants and entertainment venues
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £32,000.00-£33,750.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
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: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Farm Manager Breeder/ Rearing roles across Crown Chicken LTD, Division of Cranswick PLC'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 Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
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 £32,000 - £33,750 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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