Hatchery Operative

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: £13.25 (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 part of the Hatchery Team, you'll help assist the hatchery and play a key role in daily duties which are fundamental to our entire business.

Key responsibilities

• 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

• 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

Prospective Applicant Notice

Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any avian pets or poultry.