Trainee Farm Supervisor

Company: Chickmont Foods Ltd.

Duties will include but not limited to the following: 

1. To ensure the chickens are receiving feed and water ad lib.
2. Be able to keep accurate and up-to-date records of important farm related information, such as feed stock, mortality and bird weights by inputting this data into Excel Spreadsheets.
3. To ensure the chickens are treated in a humane manner at all times.
4. Be able to monitor and analyze environmental conditions of chicken houses using software. Supervisors must then be able to use this data to adjust environmental settings if necessary to maximize flock performance.
5. To ensure that biosecurity rules are followed at all times.
6. To ensure proper cleanout procedures are followed after slaughter.

Job Requirements General

1. A Bachelor of Science, preferably in  Agricultural, Ecology or Management 
2. Be able to work on bank holidays 
3. Be able to work day and night shifts
4. Preferably have personal transport but we can work around this if the successful candidate can arrive to work on time using public transportation.
5. Must be able to answer alarms, even if they occur after hours during the night/early morning.