Farm Worker

About Noble Foods

Noble Foods Ltd is a family-run business established in 1920, operating across milling, poultry farming, agriculture, and consumer food sectors. It owns leading UK brands, including the Happy Egg Co., Big & Fresh, and Purely Organic. Recently, Noble Foods was recognized as one of the top ten employers in the Food and Drink industry by Best Companies.

Work Schedule and Salary

The position follows a continental shift pattern from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, transitioning on July 1, 2026, to a 6 days on, 3 days off shift with hours from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The annual salary for this role is £28,000.

Role Overview

The Farm Operative will aid in the daily operations of an egg-laying poultry farm, performing routine tasks aimed at maintaining the health of hens, optimizing egg output, and upholding strict standards for animal welfare, hygiene, and biosecurity. This role involves working within poultry houses, overseeing flock condition, maintaining farm equipment, collecting eggs, and adhering to farm procedures to meet production goals.

Key Duties

• Support daily care of layer hens to ensure their health and welfare.
• Monitor birds for any illness, injuries, or behavioral changes and promptly report to the Farm Manager.
• Participate in daily processes such as egg collection, grading, and recording production data.
• Maintain appropriate environmental conditions like lighting, ventilation, and temperature in the poultry houses.
• Adhere to strict biosecurity protocols, including proper clothing, footwear changes, and the use of disinfection areas.
• Keep poultry houses and adjacent areas clean and sanitized.
• Handle birds safely in accordance with animal welfare guidelines.
• Monitor feed levels, report shortages, manage feed storage, and ensure proper function of feeding and watering systems.
• Perform routine cleaning of equipment, walkways, nest boxes, and egg belts.
• Assist in washing out and preparing poultry houses between flocks.
• Maintain accurate records of egg production, mortality rates, and other relevant data using manual or digital tools.
• Conduct basic equipment inspections and report any faults or maintenance needs.
• Support general maintenance activities to ensure smooth farm operations.

Essential Skills and Qualities

• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable spending extended periods on your feet in a farm environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Demonstrates collaboration, ownership, courage, initiative, respect, kindness, and a commitment to excellence and continuous learning.

Employee Benefits

• Complimentary hot beverages during shifts.
• Service recognition awards.
• Enhanced paternity and maternity leave benefits.
• Free life insurance coverage.
• Improved sick pay scheme.
• Access to Perkbox discounts, including monthly free items from Greggs or Café Nero.
• Discounts on eggs and chicken products.
• Annual celebration day off for life events such as birthdays after one year of service.
• DigiCare+ offering annual health checks, digital GP consultations, nutritional advice, second opinions, and mental health support.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Eye tests free every two years.
• Discounts on mobile phone contracts.
• Eligibility for a yearly bonus after six months through the People Partnership program.
• Additional allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Participation in wellness programs and employee-matching charity schemes.

Diversity and Accessibility

The company is committed to an inclusive hiring process, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds and ensuring reasonable adjustments are made during recruitment to accommodate individual needs for a fair and transparent assessment.