Breeder Farm Manager- Somerset - Competitive Salary + Bonus + Accommodation

General Description

Breeder Farm Manager – Somerset

Our client is seeking an experienced Breeder Farm Manager to take full operational responsibility for a modern breeder unit in Somerset. This is a hands on leadership role with clear accountability for bird performance, welfare, compliance, and team management. You’ll be trusted to run the unit as if it were your own – managing people, birds, data, and standards – while working closely with senior management and technical support to consistently hit production and welfare targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for day to day breeder farm operations (rearing and/or production, depending on site)
• Delivering flock performance in line with targets: fertility, hatchability, livability & egg numbers
• Managing and developing on farm staff, setting standards and holding people accountable
• Ensuring high levels of biosecurity, welfare, and compliance (Red Tractor / Lion / retailer standards)
• Monitoring data, reporting performance and implementing improvements with technical teams
• Overseeing maintenance, cleanliness, audits and site presentation

The Candidate

• Proven experience managing a breeder unit (or a senior role ready to step up)
• Strong technical understanding of breeder performance and stockmanship
• Confident people manager – calm, organised and respected by teams
• Detail driven with a commercial mindset (numbers matter here)
• Comfortable working autonomously while engaging with vets, nutritionists, and management
• UK right to work and full driving licence

The Package

• Competitive salary reflecting experience and responsibility
• Performance related bonus
• Accommodation available (if required)
• Supportive, professional ownership with long term investment plans
• Genuine opportunity for progression as the business grows

Please email your CV to Bradley Frost, Senior Recruitment Delivery Consultant, .