Hatchery Operative

AVARA FOODS LIMITED; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food supplier in the UK is seeking a Hatchery Operative in Quainton, Buckinghamshire. This part-time role requires no prior experience as full training is provided. Key responsibilities include sorting chicks, managing egg movements, and maintaining cleanliness and biosecurity standards. Candidates should have good English, numeracy skills and be a team player. This position offers competitive pay at £12.75 per hour and secure working hours, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth and success.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Training and development

Secure contract with guaranteed hours

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• A good level of English and basic numeracy skills.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sorting chicks into required grades.
• Help move eggs from storage to incubators.
• Clean all equipment to required standards.
• Follow bio security procedures.
• Observe bird welfare and health and safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

We're looking for a Hatchery Operative to join our team at our Hatchery in Quainton, Buckinghamshire! No experience necessary, full training is provided! This Role Is Part Time. What's in it for you?

Benefits

• £12.75 per hour (paid weekly)
• Training and development from day one
• Secure contract, guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime
• Free on-site parking
• T's & C's apply

Working Hours

41 hours per week

Monday & Tuesday - 0600 - 1600

Wednesday - 0600 - 1230

Friday 0600 - 1530

About the role

As a Hatchery Operative, working as a part of the Hatchery Team, you'll help assist the hatchery and play a key role in the daily duties which are fundamental to our entire business.

• Ensuring chicks are sorted into the required grades and quantities, ready for farm delivery
• Assisting in the effective movement of eggs from storage to incubating machines and then to hatching machines
• Cleaning all equipment after use to the required high standards
• Safeguarding bio security and following these strict procedures
• Observing bird welfare and health and safety on site at all times

Qualifications

• A good level of English and basic numeracy skills
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Attention to detail and a flexible attitude to tasks
• Relevant experience is desirable, but not essential as full training is provided

About us

We are a leading supplier of chicken, turkey and duck products into an impressive range of customers in the UK retail and food service sectors. We are a fully integrated business controlling the whole product supply chain, which includes feed mills, farms, hatcheries and factories with associated transport and logistics functions that employ more than 6000 people.

What's in for you? As a valued member of our Operational team you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognized and rewarded.

What happens after you apply for this role?