Hatchery Operative - 3 Months Temporary

Avara Foods Limited; Leominster; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Weekly

Overtime available

Training and development from day one

Secure contract, guaranteed hours and

Free on-site parking

3 month FTC

Job summary

Avara Foods Limited is seeking a Hatchery Operative to support the chick process team. No prior experience required; full training provided. You will work Monday to Saturday from 06:00 to 16:00 on a 6-week rotation at our Leominster site, with guaranteed hours and overtime opportunities.

Responsibilities include grading and handling chicks, preparing dispatch boxes, moving stacks, and maintaining hygiene. Training starts day one, with on-site parking available.

Qualifications

• Good level of English and basic numeracy.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Flexible and positive approach to tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Grading and handling chicks with care.
• Lifting, stacking, and preparing chick boxes for dispatch.
• Moving chick stacks safely to the dispatch area.
• Maintaining high hygiene standards and sanitising work areas and equipment.

Skills

English proficiency

Numeracy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexible attitude

Job description

About the Role

No experience necessary, full training is provided! No experience necessary, full training is provided!

The benefits of working for Avara Foods:

• £13.25 per hour plus shift allowance of £0.26 per hour
• Paid Weekly
• Overtime available
• Training and development from day one
• Secure contract, guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime
• Free on-site parking
• 3 month FTC

*T’s & C’s apply

Working Hours

Monday-Saturday 06:00-16:00 on a 6 week rotation pattern

About the role

As a Hatchery Operative within the Chick Process team, you will play an important role in supporting the hatchery's day-to-day operations. Your work will help ensure chicks are processed efficiently and to the highest welfare standards, contributing to the success of the wider business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Grading and handling chicks with care and attention to detail
• Lifting, stacking, and preparing chick boxes for dispatch
• Moving chick stacks safely to the dispatch area
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene through the cleaning and sanitisation of work areas and equipment at the end of each shift

What We're Looking For

We're looking for motivated individuals who can work effectively as part of a team and take pride in maintaining high standards.

Essential skills and attributes:

• Good level of English and basic numeracy skills
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• A flexible and positive approach to tasks and responsibilities

Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Who are we, and what do we do?

You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

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.

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