Breeder Service Technician

ZipRecruiter; Broadway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is looking for a Breeder Service Technician based in Broadway, England. This position focuses on the movement of pullets, conducting field vaccinations, and ensuring hen productivity. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of relevant experience. The role involves both compliance inspections and advising farmers on poultry standards, and it offers moderate autonomy in decision-making.

Qualifications

• Requires greater than 2 up to 5 years of directly related experience.
• Must possess a current driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Inspects farms for compliance with contract standards.
• Advises farmers on development programs for quality poultry.
• Conducts safety meetings and coordinates the movement of pullets.
• Performs field vaccinations and tracks hen productivity.

Skills

Analytic ability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Breeder Service Technician

This position works with Moorefield Location also.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Responsible for the movement of pullets, field vaccinations and medication, and hen productivity. May also include gathering and transportation of eggs and hatchability.

Responsibilities

• Inspects farms for compliance with contract and cooperative agreement standards.
• Advises farmers on development programs to assist in producing quality poultry products.
• Conducts safety meetings.
• Coordinates and/or handles the movement of pullets.
• Performs field vaccinations and/or administers medications.
• Weighs, handles and fleshes pullets, hens and males.
• Tracks and analyzes hen productivity.
• May collect and transport eggs and track hatchability.
• May schedule and train other employees.

Impact of Decisions

Decisions may impact the department, goals of the department, or the work area/unit.

Complexity

Work requires the use of a variety of procedures, policies and/or standards. Moderate analytic ability is required in the application of guidelines, policies, and procedures and in gathering and interpreting data in cases for problems of moderate difficulty or complexity.

Problem Solving

Solves problems by gathering, compiling, and sorting information. Problems are usually at the work unit or department level.

Freedom of Action

Works under limited supervision with periods of relative autonomy and general review. The position has the latitude to select techniques/processes within defined broad objectives and procedures to complete tasks. May periodically lead/supervise others.

Communication

Internal; Internal communication is required on a weekly basis with Professional or Supervisor level positions. Communication involves exchange of basic verbal/written routine information and/or simple service activities requiring common courtesy, (e.g., answering questions, giving direction in response to simple requests).

External; External communication is required on a daily basis with Clerical or Technical level positions. Communication requires moderate tact and cooperation to convey basic facts (e.g., scheduling and/or coordinating two personal calendars, resolving problems, and/or obtaining necessary information).

Work Environment

Routine discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness, and unpleasant air conditions. May involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.

Knowledge & Skills

Education: Typically requires a Bachelors degree in a related field.

Experience: Typically requires greater than 2 up to 5 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration: Current driver's license and good driving record.

EOE including /vets