Hatchery Operative

AVARA FOODS LIMITED; Spearywell; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Lifestyle and wellbeing resources

Training from day one

Safe working environment

Job summary

AVARA FOODS LIMITED is seeking a Hatchery Operative at our Romsey, Hampshire hatchery. No experience required as full training is provided, with an hourly rate of £13.25 and a Saturday premium of £4.71, paid weekly.

The role offers overtime opportunities, a competitive pension, lifestyle and wellbeing resources, and a safe, supportive working environment. Training starts from day one and you will contribute to essential hatchery duties and daily operations.

Qualifications

• Basic English and numeracy required.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Good attention to detail with a flexible attitude.
• Experience in production/manufacturing is desirable but training provided.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English and numeracy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexible attitude

Production/manufacturing experience

Job description

We are looking for motivated people to join our team as a Hatchery Operative based at our Hatchery in Romsey, Hampshire. No experience necessary, full training is provided! What's in it for you?

• Hourly pay rate: £13.25 (paid weekly) + SP £4.71 for working Saturdays
• Opportunities for overtime
• Employee benefits include a competitive pension and access to lifestyle and wellbeing resources
• A safe and stable working environment.
• Training and development opportunities from day one

Purpose of the role: As a Hatchery Operative, working as 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.

Key responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Good level of basic English and numeracy skills
• The ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively
• Good attention to detail and a flexible attitude to tasks
• Experience within a production/manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided

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.

Working Hours: 39 Week One Monday - 0600 - 1530 Tuesday - 0600 - 1530 Friday - 0600 - 1530 Saturday - 0600 - 1530 Week Two Monday - 0600 - 1530 Tuesday - 0600 - 1530 Wednesday - 0600 - 1230 Friday - 0600 - 1530 Saturday - 0600 - 1530

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.