Hatchery Operative
Location: Ower, Romsey
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.60 per hour + Overtime + Saturday Premium (£4.71/hr)
Weekly Hours: 39 hours (Rotating Schedule)
Join a Growing Team in a Vital Role!
Are you hands-on, detail-oriented, and looking for secure, long-term work? We're recruiting Hatchery Operatives to join a busy hatchery team, supporting essential processes that help keep food supply chains moving. This is your chance to be part of a well-structured, safety-led environment with full training provided.
What Youll Get: £12.60/hour starting pay, paid weekly
Saturday bonus : An extra £4.71/hour
Regular overtime available to boost your income
Pension scheme + access to lifestyle and wellbeing resources
Full training and ongoing development
Long-term work in a stable, supportive facility
Your Day-to-Day Duties Will Include: Grading and sorting chicks to prepare for delivery
Transferring eggs from storage to incubation and hatching areas
Maintaining strict cleanliness and hygiene standards
Following all biosecurity and health & safety protocols
Supporting animal welfare practices on site
What Were Looking For: Good basic English and numeracy skills
Team player with the ability to follow clear instructions
Physically fit and comfortable with active work
Experience in production or manufacturing is a bonusbut not essential
Working Hours: Two-week rotating schedule (39 hours per week):
Week 1:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: 06:00 15:30
Week 2:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 06:00 15:30
(Wednesday: 06:00 12:30)
Ready to Apply? Click the Apply Now button or call on 01527 407140 to speak with our team directly.
About SourceCo Recruitment
Founded in 2018, SourceCo Recruitment is a trusted Midlands-based agency connecting candidates with excellent opportunities in the Manufacturing, Logistics, and Commercial sectors. Whether you're looking for temporary, contract, or permanent roleswere here to help.
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