General Farm Worker

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Aviagen is the world’s leading poultry science company, developing pedigree lines for the production of broiler chickens and turkeys. The company is based near Edinburgh, UK with a number of wholly owned operations and joint ventures across the world.

Based at our trials farm near Dumfries and reporting to the Farm Manager, an immediate opportunity has arisen for a general farm worker. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate competent poultry husbandry skills, handling and catching of birds, monitoring feed levels and checking water systems. The successful applicant will be required to adhere to the required standards of bio-security, bird welfare and health & safety at all times.

Full training will be provided, although previous poultry experience would be advantageous.

The shift pattern for this post is 39 hours per week (Mon – Fri) + Alt weekends (4 hours Sat & Sun)

We offer excellent terms of employment. The starting salary is £24,713.64 with the potential to rise to £26,627.85 per annum.

Must have access to own transport due to location of farm and start times.

No accommodation is provided.

If you wish to apply, please email your CV and covering letter or full postal address for an application form to our careers team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £24,713.64-£26,627.85 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dumfries, DG2 0UD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 11/03/2023