Assistant Hatchery Manager

The Vacancy Assistant Hatchery Manager

Location:

Carn Hatchery, Portadown Department:
Hatchery

Reports to:

Hatchery Manager

Shift: 2 week rotating shift pattern Week 1:
Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun - 60 hours Week 2:
Wed and Thurs - 24 hours Hours of work - 06.00AM to 6.00PM Are you ready to drive your career forward in hatchery management? We are looking for a skilled and experienced individual to join our team as an Assistant Hatchery Manager at Carn Hatchery, Portadown. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a key area of poultry agriculture and gain hands-on management experience.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will:
Manage critical hatchery operations, including egg handling, incubation, and chick dispatch. Train and lead hatchery staff to ensure efficient and compliant operations. Oversee transport logistics for eggs and chicks, as well as vehicle maintenance schedules. Monitor hygiene standards and enforce biosecurity protocols. Maintain and service hatchery equipment, including incubators and hatchers. Keep accurate records of production and performance. Provide on-call cover during nights and weekends as part of a rota Essential Requirements:
To succeed in this role, you must have:
Strong organizational and communication skills. The ability to work independently and as part of a team. People management expertise and problem-solving abilities. Basic mechanical aptitude and computer literacy. A valid driving license for transport coordination. Desirable

Skills:

Additional qualities we value include:
Previous poultry management or livestock handling experience. A third-level qualification in a relevant field. Previous hatchery experience Why Work for Pilgrim's Europe? At Pilgrim's Europe, we recognise that our people drive our success. Joining us means becoming part of a respected and forward-thinking agri-food business committed to excellence, sustainability, and continuous improvement. You'll enjoy:
Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement plus the option to buy additional days Autonomy in how you deliver results Comprehensive wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes Professional development opportunities with access to leadership training and mentoring Employee discounts and access to a range of benefits through our rewards platform A values-driven culture built on trust, teamwork, and respect Our values shape everything we do at Pilgrim's Europe:
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- We're open and ready for new challenges. Humility
- We listen, respect, and value every voice. Discipline
- We deliver on our commitments. Sincerity
- We are honest and authentic in every interaction. Simplicity, Ownership, and Determination
- We focus on what matters most to achieve success together. Join Us Apply now and help us continue building a sustainable, efficient, and high-performing business for the future. Our Story Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day.

Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.