Free Range Hen, Poultry Worker

NXTRecruitment; Penrith; On-site; GBP 48,216,000 - 57,859,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Workplace pension

Guaranteed hours

Free parking

Free transport from Carlisle

Egg discounts

Job summary

The Lakes Free Range Egg Company is seeking reliable workers for poultry unit operations near Penrith, Cumbria. You will help with welfare, collection, sorting and packing of free-range eggs, while adhering to biosecurity and hygiene standards.

Full training is provided. Expect a 8am–5pm schedule on a 6 days on / 2 days off rota, with overtime at enhanced rates and a weekly attendance bonus of £42.

Qualifications

• Previous agricultural experience is an advantage but not essential as full training is provided.
• Reliability and excellent timekeeping are required.
• Multi-tasking and good attention to detail are essential.
• A willingness to learn and a positive manner are important.

Responsibilities

• For biosecurity reasons you must not keep any birds at home.
• Collect eggs from conveyor belt.
• Sort and pack eggs into trays.
• Pack eggs onto pallets.
• Update egg records/complete basic paperwork.
• Check & maintain housing and outdoor ranges.
• Walking the hen shed to see the girls are OK.
• Letting hens onto their range.
• Hen husbandry tasks (on job training will be given).
• Daily cleaning down of egg stores.
• Maintain hygiene & biosecurity standards.

Skills

Reliability

Timekeeping

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Job description

We are excited to be working in partnership with The Lakes Free Range Egg Company, recruiting the very best talent. This is a great opportunity to work for a growing business that offers fantastic career progression and full training.

Job type: Temporary to Permanent

Salary: £12.60ph - Overtime paid at x1.4 & x 1.8 for Bank Holidays.

Attendance Bonus: £42/week

Hours: Full-Time, 8am - 5pm.6 days on & 2 days off rota

Location: Penrith, Cumbria. Own Transport Required

The Lakes Free Range Egg Company is a market leading egg producer and packer based near Penrith. The welfare of our hens and the standards we set are very important - something our staff work hard to maintain.

This is your chance to jointhe teamand be part of an innovative, fast moving family business that began in 1995 when David & Helen Brass invested in 200 hens, selling their eggs from their farm gate. The business quickly expanded and is still growing today.

We’re looking for reliable and hardworking people to join the team.This is an opportunity to learn new skills with job progression and career opportunities for the right candidates.

What we do:

Hen welfare is paramount. It is our job to ensure the girls are consistently living in conditions of the highest standard, and that our eggs are collected and sorted - also to the highest quality standards.

Working on our poultry units, duties will cover the welfare and maintenance of the free range hens, their outdoor ranges, plus the collection, sorting and packing of eggs.

Skills needed:

Previous agricultural experience an advantage but not essential as full training is provided. Reliability and excellent timekeeping, multi-tasking, good attention to detail. A willingness to learn and positive manner are essential.

Your role & responsibilities:

• For biosecurity reasons you must not keep any birds at home
• Collect eggs from conveyor belt
• Sort and pack eggs into trays
• Pack eggs onto pallets
• Update egg records/complete basic paperwork
• Check & maintain housing and outdoor ranges
• Walking the hen shed to see the girls are OK
• Letting hens onto their range
• Hen husbandry tasks (no previous training necessary as on job training will be given)
• Daily cleaning down of egg stores
• Maintainhygiene & biosecurity standards

Benefits:

• Weekly Pay
• Regular refreshment breaks
• Workplace Pension
• Guaranteed hours
• Free parking
• Free transport from Carlisle
• Special rates for eggs

Pay rates increased with progression

Attendance Bonus: £42 week based on full weekly attendance

Option for over time at enhanced rates

Enhanced overtime rate for Extra shifts & Bank Holidays