Hatchery Operative - Ipswich

Gressingham Foods Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A poultry farming company is seeking a Hatchery Operative to assist with all aspects of hatchery operations. Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene, monitoring health and safety equipment, and ensuring the welfare of ducks and eggs. The position requires own transport due to the remote location. Employees benefit from a reduced-cost staff shop, free English lessons, and opportunities for career progression. Hours are Monday to Thursday from 05:45am to 2:30pm, and Friday until 12:00pm. The hourly wage is £12.35.

Benefits

Reduced cost staff shop

Opportunities for career progression

Private counselling support services

Auto enrolment Pension available

Staff and family events

Monthly Employee Draw

Long Service Awards

FREE English lessons

“Freebie Fridays”

Qualifications

• Assisting in all aspects of hatchery work.
• Maintaining a clean and hygienic work environment.
• Monitoring health and safety equipment logs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the overall operation of the hatchery.
• Produce accurate records related to tasks performed.
• Ensure the health and welfare of ducks and eggs.

Job description

JOB TITLE: Hatchery Operative

OVERALL AIM: To assist in all aspects of running the hatchery smoothly and efficiently.

MAIN TASKS:

• To assist in all aspects of hatchery work.
• To maintain a clean and hygienic work environment.
• Maintain hygiene and all bio-security systems.
• Produce all records required relating to tasks you are involved with to provide accurate, up-to-date information.
• To assist in all aspects of hatchery work from egg production to delivery of day-old ducks, ensuring the hatchery operates efficiently and safely.
• To monitor the health and safety equipment for your use, reporting and requirements to the manager.
• Liaise regularly with Line Manager and communicate with site staff and colleagues as appropriate to ensure the consistent flow of information.
• Maintain all aspects of company policy on site (as per the Company Handbook).
• Responsible for maintaining the health and welfare of the ducks and eggs in your care.
• To carry out any other tasks relating to poultry farming as the company may reasonably require.

STAFF BENEFITS:

• Reduced cost staff shop
• Opportunities to further train and develop further (career progression)
• Private counselling support services
• Auto enrolment Pension available
• Staff and family events
• Monthly Employee Draw
• Long Service Awards
• FREE English lessons
• “Freebie Fridays”

Own transport is essential due to the remote location.

Hours: Monday to Thursday from 05:45am - 2:30pm and Friday from 5:45am - 12:00pm.

Salary: £12.35 per hour