Animal Welfare Manager

Foyle Gloucester requires a Animal Welfare/Lairage Manager to be based at their Foyle Gloucester site, located in Cinderford, Gloucestershire. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of most progressive beef processing groups in the UK and Ireland.

Reporting to the Production Manager you will be responsible for coordinating operations in the Lairage including animal welfare, receipt of animals, movement of animals, communication with farmers and haulers, organisation of staff and communication with Department staff on site.

For this key position with a strong emphasis on animal welfare we are seeking an individual who has in depth knowledge and experience in handling livestock in particular cattle. The salary package for this role will reflect the importance of the position.

In the main the role will involve working Monday to Friday between 06:30 and 16:30 with up to and including 6 Saturday operations annually between September and December.

Essential Criteria:

Minimum 3 years extensive experience working with and handling livestock (Cattle)

Knowledge of animal welfare standards

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Capable of motivating and leading the lairage team in a pressured environment

Ability to work in an efficient and safe manner

IT literate

Desirable Criteria:

Animal Welfare Training Certificate

3rd level education in an agricultural discipline

The Company reserves the right to extend the selection criteria to facilitate shortlisting. This vacancy may close early, and interviews undertaken prior to the closing date this will be dependent on applications received.

Candidates applying for this position need to have the right to work in the UK, we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered for this role.

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