Jobs in Underhill

Job Title: Assistant Layer Farm Manager

Location: London

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Layer Farm Manager to join a progressive free-range egg production enterprise based in London. Working closely with the Farm Manager, you will support the day-to-day management of laying hen flocks, ensuring the highest standards of bird welfare, egg quality, production efficiency and biosecurity.

This is a hands-on role offering a varied workload across flock management, egg production, staff supervision, customer engagement and wider farm operations. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining a productive and welfare-focused laying enterprise.

Responsibilities:

• Daily management of laying hen flocks
• Monitoring bird health, welfare and egg production performance
• Egg collection, grading, sorting and quality control
• Routine salmonella testing and record keeping
• Feeding, bedding and housing management
• Assisting with the movement and management of mobile laying units
• Farm vending machine stock management
• Delivering eggs and farm produce to local customers
• Production reporting and flock performance monitoring
• Supervising, training and supporting part-time staff
• Farm maintenance and general husbandry duties
• Supporting social media and customer engagement activities
• Maintaining high standards of biosecurity, welfare and health & safety compliance

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with laying hens or egg production systems
• Strong understanding of bird welfare and flock management
• Experience supervising or leading staff
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Full UK driving licence
• Tractor and telehandler experience advantageous
• Interest in sustainable, regenerative and free-range farming systems
• Positive attitude and strong attention to detail

Benefits:

• Progressive and growing egg production business
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Diverse and rewarding role
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Competitive salary package

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