Careers – Production

If you enjoy being part of a great team, working with animals to ensure they get the best care, then we have a diverse range of opportunities for you at one of our fantastic, state-of-the art, modern farms. Innovation is a key focus for the team, which helps us shape how we work both now and in the future. Through training and development, our team ensures we produce world-class birds that go on to deliver a sustainable flow of offspring, feeding millions of people across the globe -something we are very proud of.

Roles: Farm Managers, Farm Assistant Managers, General Farm Worker, Van & HGV Drivers, Production Manager, Production Co-Ordinator, Senior Managers.

Location: Cheshire, Buckinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire.

Current Positions

Poultry Water / Feed Station Technician

Full Time

Your responsibilities will involve the construction, operation, maintenance, cleaning and dismantling of the feed and water testing stations (our unique electronic system for recording feed and water intake data of birds). This hands-on role involves assisting with feed and water consumption evaluations including bird handling, data recording and daily performance monitoring to ensure exceptional data quality.

Experience & Skills: We are seeking a practical and proactive individual who enjoys working in different locations, possesses strong troubleshooting skills and is driven by a commitment to continuous improvement.

An engineering or technical background would be helpful. Previous experience of working with poultry is desired although not essential as comprehensive training will be given. The successful candidate will be required to work to our animal welfare and biosecurity standards.

Good team-working ability and attention to detail is crucial for this role. The role involves occasional weekend work and some overnight travel.

Full UK driving license essential – possibility of a company vehicle. Dependent upon experience but in line with comparable roles across the company.

Location & Benefits: This role offers variety, requiring work across our pedigree rearing sites in Cheshire, North Wales, and Buckinghamshire, as well as in our engineering workshop near Chester. A company van will be provided for travel.

Closing Date: Friday 6th June 2025

To Apply: This opportunity is open to all non-employees and current employees at all levels and offers a valuable pathway for career progression within the company.

Please submit a cover letter and detailed CV to Heather Cox, Aviagen Turkeys Ltd, Chowley Five, Chowley Oak Business Park, Tattenhall, Cheshire, CH3 9GA, or via email to:
Heather Cox [email protected]

For further information contact Peter Withe on 07803975296 or email: [email protected]

General Farm Worker

Full Time: 45 Hours per week – National Minimum Wage

This is a full-time position reporting to the Farm Manager. As a General Farm Worker, you will be required to look after turkeys, with the main roles being maintaining bird welfare, daily egg collecting and grading, farm maintenance and more. You will be required to comply with all company policies including welfare, health and safety, and biosecurity.

Experience & Skills: Experience preferred but not essential as all training will be provided.

Location: Thirsk, Yorkshire.

Closing Date: Friday 20th June 2025

To Apply: Please submit a letter of application and a detailed CV to: John Downes [email protected] or Shaun Hunter [email protected]