Hatchery Operative

ISQ Recruitment LTD; Tetford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and Life Assurance Scheme

Full training provided

Overtime opportunities

Industry-recognised training and dev

Job summary

ISQ Recruitment Ltd is seeking Hatchery Operatives for a poultry business on the outskirts of Thetford. This is a hands-on, practical role that involves handling eggs and chicks, with full training provided to new entrants.

The position is permanent, Monday–Friday, 06:00–14:30, 40 hours per week, with salary up to £28,000 per year. Benefits include a pension and life assurance scheme, plus overtime opportunities after training.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual
• Hands-on worker
• Team player
• Willing to learn and follow procedures

Responsibilities

• Handle eggs and chicks safely and carefully
• Support daily hatchery operations
• Clean and disinfect work areas and equipment
• Maintain high standards of animal welfare and biosecurity
• Complete basic records and follow site procedures
• Work as part of the hatchery team

Job description

Hatchery Operative

Location: Thetford (Outskirts)
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00–14:30, 40 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Transport: Own transport required due to rural location and early start
Visa/Sponsorship: No Visa or Sponsorship offered with this position.

About the Role

ISQ Recruitment are supporting an established poultry business with the recruitment of Hatchery Operatives to join their team on the outskirts of Thetford. This is a practical, hands‑on role working within a busy poultry hatchery, helping with the handling and care of eggs and chicks while maintaining high standards of animal welfare, hygiene and biosecurity. No previous hatchery or poultry experience is required, as full training will be provided.

The Role Will Involve

• Handling eggs and chicks safely and carefully
• Supporting daily hatchery operations
• Cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment
• Maintaining high standards of animal welfare and biosecurity
• Completing basic records and following site procedures
• Working as part of the hatchery team

The Ideal Candidate

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Comfortable with practical, hands‑on work
• Happy working around poultry
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Willing to learn and follow procedures
• Previous poultry, farming, production or similar experience would be useful but is not essential.

Why Apply?

• Salary up to £28,000 per annum
• Permanent Monday-to-Friday position
• Overtime opportunities following training
• Pension and Life Assurance Scheme
• Full training provided
• Industry-recognised training and development opportunities