Hatchery Operative

Avara Foods Ltd.; England; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development from day one

Free on-site parking

Secure contract, guaranteed hours and

Job summary

Avara Foods Ltd. is seeking a Hatchery Operative at our Quainton Hatchery in Buckinghamshire. No prior poultry experience is required as full training is provided, and you will help sort chicks, move eggs and support hatchery duties as part of a supportive operations team.

You will work 41 hours per week on early shifts with weekly pay, enjoy secure contract terms, and benefit from on-site parking. The role emphasizes biosecurity, welfare, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Sorting chicks into the required grades and quantities, ready for farm delivery.
• Assisting in the 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

Skills

English proficiency

Numeracy

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

About the Role:

We’re looking for a Hatchery Operative to join our team at our Hatchery in Quainton, Buckinghamshire!

No experience necessary, full training is provided!

What’s in it for you?

• £13.25 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

Monday & Tuesday 06:00-16:00
Wednesday 06:00-12:30
Thursday & Friday 06:00-15:30
(41 hours per week)

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

What are we looking for?

• 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

A little 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 include 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.

Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any Avian Pets or Poultry.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.