Hatchery Operative - 3m FTC

Avara Foods Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Paid weekly

Overtime available

Training from day one

Guaranteed hours

Secure contract

Job summary

Avara Foods Ltd is seeking a Hatchery Operative to support the Chick Process team. No experience is required as full training is provided; you will help ensure chicks are processed efficiently and welfare standards are upheld.

The role runs on a Monday–Saturday 06:00–16:00 cycle with a 6-week pattern, offering overtime and a secure contract with guaranteed hours. Training starts from day one and on-site parking is included.

Qualifications

• Good level of English and basic numeracy.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• Good attention to detail.
• Flexible and positive approach to tasks and responsibilities.
• Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial but not essential; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• 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 cleaning and sanitisation of work areas and equipment at the end of each shift.

Skills

English

Numeracy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexible

Job description

About the Role:

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

This role is a 3 month FTC

The benefits of working for Avara Foods:

• £13.25per 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.

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.

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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