Hatchery Operative

Avara Foods Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading poultry supplier in Buckinghamshire is looking for a Hatchery Operative to assist in daily duties essential to business operations. The role offers £12.75 per hour with full training provided, working 41 hours weekly, including specific hours for each day. We require good English and teamwork skills, attention to detail, and a flexible attitude. Join a supportive environment where contributions are valued. Apply today to become part of our dedicated team.

Benefits

£12.75 per hour

Training and development from day one

Guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Relevant experience is desirable, but not essential as full training is provided.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a flexible attitude to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure chicks are sorted into required grades and quantities.
• Assist in the movement of eggs from storage to hatching machines.
• Clean all equipment to high standards.
• Safeguard biosecurity and follow strict procedures.
• Observe bird welfare and health and safety at all times.

Skills

Good level of English

Basic numeracy skills

Teamwork and communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexible attitude

Job description

About the Role:

We’re looking for a Hatchery Operative to join our team at our Hatchery in Quainton, Buckinghamshire! No experience necessary, full training is provided!

What’s in it for you?

• £12.75 per hour (paid weekly)
• Training and development from day one
• Secure contract, guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime
• Free on-site parking

*T’s & C’s apply

Working Hours

41 hours per week

Working Hours:

• Monday & Tuesday – 0600 – 1600
• Wednesday – 0600 – 1230
• Friday – 0600 – 1530

About the role

As a Hatchery Operative, working as a part of the Hatchery Team, you’ll help assist the hatchery and play a key role in the daily duties which are fundamental to our entire business.

• Ensuring chicks are sorted into the required grades and quantities, ready for farm delivery
• Assisting in the effective movement of eggs from storage to incubating machines and then to hatching machines
• Cleaning all equipment after use to the required high standards
• Safeguarding bio security and following these strict procedures
• Observing bird welfare and health and safety on site at all times

What are we looking for?

• A good level of English and basic numeracy skills
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Attention to detail and a flexible attitude to tasks
• Relevant experience is desirable, but not essential as full training is provided

A little about us:

We are a leading supplier of chicken, turkey and duck products into an impressive range of customers in the UK retail and food service sectors. We are a fully integrated business controlling the whole product supply chain, which include feed mills, farms, hatcheries and factories with associated transport and logistics functions that employ more than 6000 people.

What’s in for you?

As a valued member of our Operational team you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Hereford site, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.

If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any Avian Pets or Poultry.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

Apply today!