Farm Support Assistant, Farm Support Assistant

Company: Pilgrim's Europe
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Location: Quarrington
Job Description:

Farm Support Assistant

Farm Support Assistant

Location: Lincolnshire (travel to company farms required)

Hours: 40 hours per week, working any 5 days from 7 (6 when required)

Pay Rate: £13.12 per hour

Join Our Farming Team

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Support Assistant to join our broiler farming operations across Lincolnshire. This is a hand-on role that plays a vital part in preparing our farms to receive birds and ensuring high standards are maintained across our sites. The successful candidate will travel between our farms, supporting farm teams with a variety of tasks to ensure facilities are fully prepared and operational before bird placement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the day-to-day operation of poultry farms, ensuring high standards of bird welfare, health and safety, and biosecurity at all times.
  • Assist with preparing poultry houses for bird placements, including monitoring ventilation, heating, feed, water and lighting systems.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records relating to birds, feed, supplies and farm activities.
  • Support operational activities such as bird weighing, vaccinations, catching and collections to ensure efficient flock management.
  • Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across the farm, keeping buildings, grounds and roadways clean and tidy.
  • Monitor farm equipment, report defects and assist with minor repairs where appropriate.
  • Ensure all company procedures, hygiene standards and environmental practices are followed, including waste reduction and recycling initiatives.
  • Work closely with Farm Managers and farm teams to support flock performance and farm security.
  • Participate in training and development activities to build knowledge of poultry production and farm management.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and represent the company positively at all times.

What We’re Looking For

  • A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility to work any 5 days from 7.
  • Willingness to travel to different farm locations across Lincolnshire.
  • Full UK driving licence preferred.
  • Previous agricultural or poultry experience is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.

What We Offer

  • Full training
  • Poultry Passport qualification
  • A supportive team environment.
  • The opportunity to play a key role in a leading agricultural business.

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Posted: September 14th, 2026