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 provided.

• 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
• Enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment where your contribution and achievements will be recognized and rewarded.

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.

• 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 biosecurity and following these strict procedures
• Observing bird welfare and health and safety on site at all times

• 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 with in a production/manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided

39 hours per week.

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

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

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