Hatchery Hygiene Operative – Ipswich 25/04/2025

Gressingham Foods; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a vital role in maintaining cleanliness and biosecurity within their operations. This permanent nightshift position involves pressure washing and disinfecting vehicles and equipment, ensuring a hygienic environment for operations. With opportunities for career progression and a supportive work culture, this role offers a chance to contribute significantly to the company's success while enjoying various employee benefits. If you are motivated and ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Reduced Cost Staff Shop

Opportunities for Career Progression

Private Counselling Support Services

Auto Enrolment Pension

Staff and Family Events

Monthly Employee Draw

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience with pressure washing and cleaning equipment preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect vehicles, trailers, and hatchery equipment.
• Pressure wash interiors and exteriors of trailers.
• Maintain biosecurity through proper cleaning methods.

Skills

Pressure Washing

Teamwork

Ability to Work Independently

Education

Shunter License

Job description

Overall aim of the Job: To clean and disinfect vehicles, trailers and hatchery equipment.

Key tasks within the job:
• Pressure washing interior of trailers including fans, removing the floor and roof covers and cleaning all filters.
• Emptying day old chick crates from lorries.
• Pressure washing exterior of trailer and unit.
• All cleaning to involve use of chemicals to ensure biosecurity is maintained.
• Up to 4 units and trailers to be emptied and cleaned per day.
• Moving units and trailers on and off the loading bays and around the yard.

Job Requirements:
• Shunter license (Training can be provided for the right candidate)
• Previous experience preferred but training can be given to suitable applicant
• Able to work on your own and as part of a team

Benefits:
• Reduced cost staff shop
• Opportunities to further train and develop further (career progression)
• Private counselling support services
• Auto enrolment Pension available
• Staff and family events
• Monthly Employee Draw
• Long Service Awards

Job Type: Permanent – Nightshift

Working Times: Exact working hours still to be confirmed. Working hours will be approximately 6:00pm – 2:30am, 5 days a week.

Pay Rate: £13.40 per hour

Own transport is essential due to the remote location, based approximately 5 miles from Ipswich.

Interested:
Please contact the HR department by email – [e-mail] to request an application form.