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Group Poultry Nutritionist

Ref No: FVF/GPN/06/25

Location: Omagh
Closing Date: 20th June 2025

As part of our ambitious growth strategy there is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Group Poultry Nutritionist.

Working as part of the poultry team in conjunction with the senior management team, you will support the strategic development of the group poultry division across Fane Valley Feeds and Silver Hill Duck to maximise poultry performance, development and feed efficiency.

The Role:

  • Assist in implementing Fane Valley’s poultry strategy, including pullet rearing, laying feed, and duck production improvements;
  • Drive initiatives to improve bird health, egg production, feed efficiency, and overall performance across hen and duck operations;
  • Collaborate with the Formulation Department to develop performance-driven poultry diets using specialised software;
  • Deliver expert nutritional advice, training, and support to farm staff and customers to optimise feed use and bird welfare;
  • Work closely with feed mill and quality teams to ensure consistent, legally compliant, and high-quality feed products;
  • Address customer queries, maintain CRM records, manage feeding trials, analyse data, and report on performance trends;
  • Contribute to emission-reduction projects, ensure health and safety compliance, and represent the company at events and training sessions.

The Person:

  • Holds a degree in animal science, agriculture, or a related field, preferably with a focus on poultry nutrition or animal feed formulation;
  • Relevant work experience in the poultry or animal feed sector, particularly in feed formulation, technical support, or performance optimisation;
  • Strong understanding of poultry nutrition, diet formulation software and feed ingredient functionality;
  • Capable of interpreting performance data to guide decision-making and improve outcomes;
  • Experience working with farmers or commercial producers, providing on-farm support, resolving technical issues, and building customer relationships;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver training, write reports, and present to diverse audiences;
  • A proactive, self-motivated individual who thrives both in team settings and when working independently to meet objectives.

In return the company offers an excellent rate of pay, company car and an attractive benefits package which includes Healthcare Plan for employees and their children under 18, Company Pension & Life Assurance, Health & Well-Being Programme as well as excellent personal development and career progression opportunities.

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About Us

Fane Valley Feeds is the leading Agri supply Co-op in Northern Ireland with two modern feed mills in Omagh and Newry and Agri stores across the province. With a strong technical support proposition, Fane Valley Feeds is committed to improving its farmer customers’ businesses, providing superlative service and the best quality feeds on the market.

With one of the most modern animal feed manufacturing facilities in Europe, Fane Valley Feeds is committed to manufacturing the highest quality feeds for our customers. Both our Omagh and Newry sites operate to UFAS manufacturing standards and our delivery fleet is TASCC assured.

Culture

Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working towards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the process. We endeavour to develop our people and harness everyone’s potential to deliver a winning team.

Equal Opportunities

Fane Valley Feeds is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based working environment.

Benefits

In return we offer a high degree of responsibility, great opportunities for learning, personal growth and development with advancement within a fast-moving agricultural sector. Health benefits and cover to be discussed with Human Resources.

Our Purpose

To advance the interests of farmers and the agricultural industry through the development of growth orientated agri-food businesses and the promotion of best agricultural practice.

Our Values

Trust: Trusting each other and earning the trust of others

Respect: Treat others as we would wish to be treated ourselves

Teamwork: Together we are more effective

Excellence: We aim to exceed expectations and always strive to be better