Assistant Farm Manager

Description

We are looking to employ a full time Farm Assistant

This is an excellent permanent opportunity for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will assist with the daily management of the farm. Key responsibilities include:

* Assist the Farm Manager or the Assistant Farm Manager with the daily tasks of bird inspection during the day and record keeping

* Put down the suitable amount of paper and food using the food trailer and compact tractor.

* Maintain biosecurity measure (foot dips, wheel wash etc)

* Become competent on all aspects of setting up the farm

* Tipping chicks as part of a team.

* Become familiar with correct drinker/feeder levels and heights. Adjust as and when required.

* Learn and become familiar with bird selection and competent at humanely culling birds

* Understand the importance of food rations and opening/closing of the food bins.

* Oversee during catching

* Using telescopic handler and bucket brush. Lantra training will be provided.

* General farm repairs with own skill base

* Weekly grass cutting/strimming of the farm grounds

* Delivering and collecting farm equipment and veterinary products to other farms

* General cleaning duties after contractor cleaners have removed litter and washed down.

Please be aware that this is a 6 day week and weekend work is essential, you will be required to work every other weekend.

Job Type: Full-time

Ad ID: 5417275941