Assistant Hatchery Manager, Assistant Hatchery Manager

Pilgrim's Europe; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday entitlement

Wellbeing support

Leadership training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Europe, at Donaghmore Hatchery, invites an Assistant Hatchery Manager to lead daily operations, coordinate egg handling and chick dispatch, and support the Hatchery Manager.

You will train staff, oversee transport, monitor hygiene, and maintain equipment, while keeping accurate production records. This role offers a pathway into poultry management with development opportunities across essential agri-food processes.

Qualifications

• People management experience required.
• Valid driving licence required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills essential.
• Computer literacy required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage hatchery operations including egg handling, incubation and chick dispatch.
• Train and lead hatchery staff to ensure efficient operations.
• Oversee transport logistics for eggs and chicks and 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.

Skills

People management

Driving license

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Education

Relevant third-level qualification

Job description

Location: Donaghmore Hatchery

Department: Hatchery

Reports to: Hatchery Manager

Shift: 3 week Rotating shift pattern

Week 1 - 4:30 am to 13:30 Mon to Sat

Week 2 - 8-16:00 Tue to Fri

Week 3 - 8 -16:30 Mon to Fri

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 Donaghmore Hatchery Co. Tyrone. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a key area of poultry agriculture and gain hands-on management experience.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Help to maintain and service hatchery equipment, including incubators and hatchers.
• Keep accurate records of production and performance.

Essential Requirements

• People management expertise.
• A valid driving license for transport coordination.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Skills

• A third-level qualification in a relevant field.
• Previous poultry management or livestock handling experience.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Good problem-solving abilities

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:

• Availability - 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.