Farm Operative - Walcott Farm
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Occupation Type
Farmers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Co.
Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.
In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.
🕒 Shift Pattern: 48 Hours
What are we looking for?
The Farm Operative supports the daily running of an egg‑laying poultry farm by carrying out routine tasks to maintain bird health, maximise egg production, and ensure high standards of welfare, hygiene, and biosecurity. This role involves working within the poultry houses, monitoring the flock, maintaining equipment, collecting eggs, and following farm procedures to help achieve production targets.
About The Role
Key Accountabilities of the role – IT: What I do
(The below is not exhaustive)
Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.
In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.
🕒 Shift Pattern: 48 Hours
What are we looking for?
The Farm Operative supports the daily running of an egg‑laying poultry farm by carrying out routine tasks to maintain bird health, maximise egg production, and ensure high standards of welfare, hygiene, and biosecurity. This role involves working within the poultry houses, monitoring the flock, maintaining equipment, collecting eggs, and following farm procedures to help achieve production targets.
About The Role
Key Accountabilities of the role – IT: What I do
(The below is not exhaustive)
- Flock Care and Egg Production
- Assist with the daily care of layer hens, ensuring their health and welfare.
- Monitor birds for signs of illness, injury, or behavioural changes and report concerns to the Farm Manager.
- Support daily egg collection, grading, and recording of production figures.
- Help maintain correct lighting, ventilation, and temperature conditions in poultry houses.
- Follow strict biosecurity procedures, including changing clothing, footwear, and using disinfection areas correctly.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness in poultry houses and surrounding areas.
- Handle birds safely and in line with welfare guidelines.
- Check feed levels and report shortages or issues to the Farm Manager.
- Assist with the safe handling and storage of feed supplies.
- Ensure feeding and drinking systems are functioning correctly.
- Carry out routine cleaning of equipment, walkways, nest boxes, and egg belts.
- Support washout and preparation of poultry houses between flocks.
- Record Keeping and Reporting:
- Carry out basic equipment checks and report and faults or repairs needed.
- Assist with routine maintenance tasks to keep the farm running smoothly.
Health & Safety responsibilities
- Follow the health and safety policies and procedures.
- Report any hazards, incidents, or injuries to the team leader or manager.
- Use the personal protective equipment and clothing provided.
- Cooperate with the team leader or manager on health and safety matters.
- Participate in health and safety training and induction.
- Demonstrate awareness of the social and environmental impact of your work and strive to minimise any negative effects.
- Follow the company's policies and guidelines on sustainability, ethics, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety.
- Support your team members and collaborate with other colleagues to achieve the company's social and environmental goals.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Excellent attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a farm environment, on your feet for long periods.
- Works well within a team.
- Good communication skills
- Works Together and collaborates with others to complete tasks and solve problems
- Takes Ownership for the quality and timeliness of their work
- Is Courageous and does what they know is right even if its uncomfortable
- Takes Action and does everything in their ability to deliver what has been promised
- Contributes to a trusting team by treating everyone with Respect and showing kindness to all colleagues
- Strives for Excellence and takes every opportunity to learn new skills
- Wider agriculture department
- Wider internal departments
What can we offer you?
- Free hot drinks on shift