JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Hatchery Operative 6am-2:30pm
Responsible to Hatchery Manager
Key Role Objective
Assist and support with the day to day duties in the hatchery, ensuring the chicks are handled to the highest welfare standards and meet the required specification,
Whilst providing assistance to the team across a wide variety of activities, the Hatchery
Operative role provides an ideal stepping stone to a career in poultry production.
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities
* Ensure high standards of health and welfare of livestock are maintained at all times
* Handle eggs and chicks according to welfare standards fully understanding equipment and facilities used
* Carry out cleaning and disinfection duties as per instructions from the Manager on duty to ensure compliance with current bio-security standards according to
Company best practice
* Understand rules governing chick welfare in the Hatchery
* Understand rules governing use of chemicals in the Hatchery and take appropriate safety precautions
* Deal appropriately with any occurrence or emergency informing Manager on duty as appropriate
* Complete all paperwork as required
* Be aware of Health and Safety standards and requirements including risk assessments and COSHH
* Ensure Codes of Practice are adhered to
* Undertake any other duties as required to fulfil the needs of the position
* Attend training courses which are determined as appropriate by the Company
Requirements
* No prior experience is necessary as training will be given through on-the-job training as well as through our company and industry training programs
* A keen interest in poultry where animal welfare is of the utmost importance
* The ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own when required
* Willingness to undertake other duties required to fulfil the needs of the position
* Good timekeeping and attendance
Benefits
* Stakeholder Pension
* Life Assurance
* Referral Scheme
* 31 day's holiday (including Bank Holidays)
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,667.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person