Hatchery Operative

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

Job summary

A leading poultry supplier in the UK is seeking a motivated Hatchery Operative for their team in Romsey, Hampshire. The role involves sorting chicks, moving eggs, and cleaning equipment. No prior experience is necessary as full training is provided. The position offers an hourly pay rate of £12.75 plus overtime and allows employees to enjoy a supportive work environment with training and development opportunities. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality poultry products while enjoying competitive benefits.

Benefits

Hourly pay rate: £12.75

Opportunities for overtime

Competitive pension

Access to lifestyle and wellbeing resources

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good level of basic English and numeracy skills.
• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure chicks are sorted into grades and quantities for delivery.
• Assist in moving eggs from storage to incubating machines.
• Clean all equipment after use to required standards.
• Safeguard bio security and follow procedures.
• Observe bird welfare and safety at all times.

Skills

Good level of basic English

Ability to work within a team

Attention to detail

Flexible attitude

Job description

About the Role: We are looking for motivated people to join our team as a Hatchery Operative based at our Hatchery in Romsey, Hampshire. No experience necessary, full training is provided!

What’s in it for you?

• Hourly pay rate: £12.75 (paid weekly) + SP £4.71 for working Saturdays
• Opportunities for overtime
• Employee benefits include a competitive pension and access to lifestyle and wellbeing resources
• A safe and stable working environment.
• Training and development opportunities from day one

Purpose of 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.

Key responsibilities will include:

• 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 we are looking for:

• Good level of basic English and numeracy skills
• The ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively
• Good attention to detail and a flexible attitude to tasks
• Experience within a production/manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided

Working Hours:

39 hours per week

Week One

• Monday - 0600 - 1530
• Tuesday - 0600 - 1530
• Friday - 0600 - 1530
• Saturday - 0600 - 1530

Week Two

• Monday - 0600 - 1530
• Tuesday - 0600 - 1530
• Wednesday - 0600 - 1230
• Friday - 0600 - 1530
• Saturday - 0600 - 1530

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? (Operational Team)

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 recognized 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