General Farm Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
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
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Animal Production
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Farm Worker roles across Aviagen UK Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Animal Production.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,714 - £26,628 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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