Poultry Area Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Crown Chicken Ltd. are looking to recruit an Area Manager for our Agricultural division covering our farms in the Norfolk/Suffolk area
The main duties of the role:
To manage the nominated group of farms and staff in order to meet the business requirements, in accordance with the appropriate Company Codes, Policies and Statutory Requirements.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Oversee the management of the farms to ensure that bird welfare is never compromised
· Ensure the farms are effectively managed and that monitoring of ventilation, heating, feed, water, litter and lighting takes place within the agreed standards
· Set and agree KPIs for farms with senior Manager and cascade to each farm
· Ensure all farms are adequately staffed and liaise with other Area Managers to source and arrange cover as required
· Manage team to achieve high performance standards
· Ensure breaches to company policy are dealt with in line with company procedure
· Cover the alarm as required ensuring it is operational and any faults rectified immediately
Requirements:
- People management/supervisory experience
- Poultry farming experience
- Level 3 H&S
- Hazards and near miss reporting training.
- Accident investigation training.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Do you own your own transport as driving to our farms in rural areas is essential as well as travel to our office in Norfolk
Experience:
- Poultry Farming: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
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: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Poultry Area Manager roles across Crown Chicken LTD, Division of Cranswick PLC'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 Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
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 £48,310 - £48,310 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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