Assistant Farm Manager - Free Range Eggs - Kent - £37,000 per year + Company House

Assistant Farm Manager - Free Range Eggs - Kent

Salary: £37,000 per year + company house. Hours: 42.75 per week.

A well-established farming business in the South East is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to support the day-to-day running of a modern free range egg production site.

This hands on role will work closely with the Farm Manager to ensure high standards of bird welfare, farm productivity, and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will help oversee the management of approximately 180,000 free range hens across a large farm site and support a small team to maintain excellent standards across the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily management of a free range laying farm
• Monitor bird health, welfare, and overall flock performance
• Assist with management of approximately 180,000 hens across the farm
• Support egg production operations and oversee the egg collection process
• Lead, train, and support farm staff to maintain high standards of care
• Ensure biosecurity, hygiene, and welfare standards are followed at all times
• Carry out routine checks on housing, feeding, and watering systems
• Assist with house turnarounds and general farm maintenance
• Maintain farm equipment, infrastructure, and supplies
• Keep accurate records including egg production, bird health, and mortality rates
• Support audits and ensure compliance with welfare, hygiene, and health & safety standards

As part of the accommodation package, the role will also include some evening checks and on site security duties to help safeguard bird welfare and respond to emergencies if required.

About the Company

A long-established, vertically integrated family farming business operating modern agricultural facilities across the South East. The business focuses on high standards of animal welfare, efficient production, and long term sustainability.

The Candidate

• Previous poultry or livestock farming experience
• Practical, hands on approach to farm management
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Ability to lead and support farm staff
• Strong understanding of animal welfare and biosecurity
• Comfortable working outdoors and responding to farm operational needs
• Experience working on free range egg production farms
• Knowledge of industry welfare and assurance standards

Package

• Salary around £37,000 per year
• Company house included with the role
• 42.75 hours per week
• Long term opportunity within a well-established farming business

How to Apply

Please email your CV to Amber Read, Recruitment Delivery Consultant at .