Poultry Farm Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
An opportunity has arisen for a poultry farm worker to assist the management team on a modern 6 shed Broiler Farm based in Herefordshire
Whittern Farms Ltd is a family-owned farming business, Owned by the Hilditch family since 1870, spanning over 652 acres. Our main enterprises are broiler chickens, blackcurrants, cider apples, arable, holiday lets and renewable energy.
We are passionate about our people and recognise our teams, along with their individual drive and passion, are the reason for our continued success.
This is the ideal opportunity for a committed, energetic, self motivated individual who wishes to gain practical experience within the poultry industry.
Good hourly rates of pay above the national living wage, working hours can be tailored to suit the candidate, ability to work some weekend days is required.
The Responsibilities
Assisting the site manager with day to day aspects of running the farm
Ensuring high welfare of livestock.
Basic record keeping.
As the ideal candidate you will :-
· Work well with others and have a good command of both spoken and written English.
· Have a good level of physical fitness and ability to carry out manual duties.
· Have a full UK driving license.
· Telehandler experience (not essential)
Applications are also welcome in writing to:-
The Farm Manager, Whittern Farms Ltd, Next End, Lyonshall. Kington HR5 3HZ
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: Negotiable
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week
Salary: £16,111.00-£24,529.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Poultry Farm Worker roles across The Whittern Farms 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 General.
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 £16,111 - £24,529 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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