Poultry operations at
Ellerslie Farms
Consistent, high-quality egg production is fundamental to our mission. This responsibility lies with our Poultry teams and spans rearing, monitoring and relocating our hens on the ground to those managing our caged, cage-free, free-range and organic free-range operations across all of our farms.
Types of roles in Poultry
Job opportunities in our Poultry operations reflect the experience and skills needed to ensure high standards of animal welfare, flock health and egg quality in every aspect of our work.
The people in our sheds are responsible for maintaining hen welfare and hygiene standards as well as overseeing daily operations, supervising staff and monitoring flock performance.
From leadership opportunities in farm management to technical roles in vaccination delivery and hen relocation activities, this is a broad operation requiring a diverse team of dedicated workers.
Shed Attendant
Poultry operations
Responsible for daily operations, our Shed Attendants maintain and uphold welfare, biosecurity and hygiene standards. From conducting shed inspections and checking feed systems to monitoring bird behaviour and recordkeeping, this is a role full of variety at the heart of our operations.
Farm Supervisor
Poultry operations
Taking leadership of the farm team, our Farm Supervisors oversee daily shed operations and track flock performance. Reporting to their Farm Manager, they are responsible for monitoring bird health, maintaining shed conditions, and complying with company procedures, biosecurity standards and safety requirements.
Farm Manager
Poultry operations
Our Farm Managers are tasked with our farms’ overarching performance, leading their people and operations to deliver production of high-quality eggs while fostering a positive farm culture, coaching best practice, and ensuring compliance with animal welfare, workplace safety and biosecurity standards.
Vaccination Technician
Poultry operations
Supporting flock health through the safe and effective delivery of vaccination programmes, our Vaccination Technicians are responsible for maintaining high animal welfare and biosecurity standards. From vaccine administration through to recordkeeping, this role is integral to healthy, high-quality production.
Relocation Technician
Poultry operations
Responsible for managing bird relocation activities and shed turnaround processes, Relocation Technicians support continuous production by maintaining high standards of animal welfare, safety, housekeeping and biosecurity at each step of the complex process of moving and monitoring our hens.
Shed Attendant
Poultry operations
Responsible for daily operations, our Shed Attendants maintain and uphold welfare, biosecurity and hygiene standards. From conducting shed inspections and checking feed systems to monitoring bird behaviour and recordkeeping, this is a role full of variety at the heart of our operations.
Where innovation
meets sustainability
A commitment to operating sustainably is at the heart of everything we do, and we believe in taking real, tangible action to look after the planet. At Ellerslie Farms, we invest in globally renowned technology that not only pushes the industry forward, but aligns with and progresses our commitment to sustainability at every stage of our operations.
We prioritise a safe, inclusive workplace and strong relationships with our local communities. Our commitment to responsible practices extends to animal welfare across our operations and supply chain, where we uphold ethical standards, and to delivering safe, high-quality products that meet our customers’ expectations.
We approach environmental sustainability through measurable actions, from how we source feed and manage waste, to how we use energy and water, protect biodiversity and improve production. Our Climate Transition Plan puts targets and actions in place to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and we hold carbon-neutral certification.
A commitment to operating sustainably is at the heart of everything we do, and we believe in taking real, tangible action to look after the planet. At Ellerslie Farms, we invest in globally renowned technology that not only pushes the industry forward, but aligns with and progresses our commitment to sustainability at every stage of our operations.
