2 Sisters Food Group — UK Poultry — what kind of farm, conditions, how to get in (2026)

Verified: 2026-06-11

In short

One of the two main poultry employers for SWS seasonal workers (alongside Bernard Matthews). Sandycroft factory (Wales) works with Pro-Force. The 2017 incident concerned food safety, not migrant worker conditions.

In numbers

not published

seasonal workers

per year

Flintshire (Wales) / Suffolk / Norfolk

region

United Kingdom

chicken

crops

harvest season

October–December (Christmas poultry season)

season

working months

How to get onto the farm 2 Sisters Food Group — UK Poultry

Confirmed operators

Pro-Force confirmed — Confirmed: Pro-Force works at the Sandycroft site (2SFG) — mentioned in industry sources (foodmanufacture.co.uk, 2022)

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The operator chooses the farm, not you — but it helps to know where you can end up. Apply through one of the operators — they will allocate you to farms depending on demand.

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Housing and livingLiving conditions, amenities

not published (factory production)

Your passport must stay with you. If anyone takes your passport, that is a criminal offence (Modern Slavery Act 2015). Call: Modern Slavery Helpline 08000 121 700 (free, 24/7).

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Pay and piece rateHourly rate, piece rate, net earnings

not published

More about pay on the farm: first steps and your rights on the farm.

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Scale and cropsFarm size, what they grow, production volume

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Seasonal workersnot published

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RegionFlintshire (Wales) / Suffolk / Norfolk

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What to pickchicken

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SeasonOctober–December (Christmas poultry season)

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SitesSandycroft (Flintshire, Wales), Flixton (Suffolk), Thetford (Norfolk) — all active 2024–2025; Seasonal workers: not published for SWS route

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Outputlargest poultry processor in the UK (company data)

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Documented issuesInvestigations, violations, sources

1 incident

Below are documented cases from public sources. This does not mean the situation has not changed — but it is useful to know.

2017 — According to a Channel 4 Dispatches investigation (2017), hygiene violations (re-labelling expired products) were recorded at the 2 Sisters factory in West Bromwich. The investigation concerned food safety, not migrant labour rights. The company took corrective action. ( Channel 4 Dispatches / Food Manufacture )

If you face violations: your rights on the farm · Fair Work Agency (formerly GLAA) 0800 432 0804

Positive signals

Largest poultry processor in the UK, stable employer

Frequently asked questions

Can I choose the farm 2 Sisters Food Group — UK Poultry?

No — the specific farm is assigned by the Seasonal Worker Scheme operator. You apply through an operator, and they place you on farms based on available spots and your profile. Knowing which operators work with 2 Sisters Food Group — UK Poultry is useful: apply through them.

How much do they pay on the farm 2 Sisters Food Group — UK Poultry?

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When is the season on 2 Sisters Food Group — UK Poultry?

Season: October–December (Christmas poultry season). Crops: chicken. Check exact dates and availability with the operator when you apply.

Which operators work with 2 Sisters Food Group — UK Poultry?

Confirmed operators: Pro-Force. Apply through the operator's official website — it is free.