Yorkshire poultry business appoints new trainee manager across six farms

Clive Soanes Broilers, based in Middleton on the Wolds, has appointed Lewis Castledine as trainee poultry farm manager.

Lewis Castledine and Mel Jackson <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>

(Image: Supplied)

A new trainee poultry farm manager has been appointed to support a growing chicken business.

Clive Soanes Broilers, based in Middleton on the Wolds, has appointed Lewis Castledine as trainee poultry farm manager to support operations across its six farms.

Mel Jackson, poultry and farms supervisor at Clive Soanes Broilers, said: "This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in the poultry industry.

"Working alongside our experienced farm managers, Lewis will receive hands-on training in all aspects of poultry production and farm management."

Mr Castledine joins the business from Hook 2 Sisters and lives in Driffield.

He said: "It’s an exciting time to join Clive Soanes Broilers as the business invests in the future of sustainable chicken rearing.

"I’m looking forward to learning from the experienced farm managers and to developing my career in the poultry industry."

Clive Soanes Broilers is the sister company of Soanes Poultry.