Hatchery Operative - Ipswich 01/05/2026

Job Title:

Hatchery Operative

Overall Aim:

To assist in all aspects of running the hatchery smoothly and efficiently.

Main Tasks:

• To assist in all aspects of hatchery work.
• To maintain a clean and hygienic work environment.
• Maintain hygiene and all bio security systems.
• Produce all records required relating to tasks you are involved with to provide accurate, up to date information.
• To assist in all aspects of hatchery work from egg production to delivery of day old ducks, ensuring the hatchery operates efficiently and safely.
• To monitor the health and safety equipment for your use, reporting and requirements to the manager.
• Liaise regularly with Line Manager and communicate with site staff and colleagues as appropriate to ensure the consistent flow of information.
• Maintain all aspects of company policy on site (as per the Company Handbook).
• Responsible for maintaining the health and welfare of the ducks and eggs in your care.
• To carry out any other tasks relating to poultry farming as the company may reasonably require.

Staff Benefits:

• Reduced cost staff shop
• Opportunities to further train and develop further (career progression)
• Private counselling support services
• Auto enrolment Pension available
• Staff and family events
• Monthly Employee Draw
• Long Service Awards
• FREE English lessons
• Freebie Fridays

Hours: Monday to Thursday from 05:45am - 2:30pm and Friday from 5:45am - 12:00pm.

Salary: £12.75 per hour.