Hatchery Operative (Transfer)

Avara Foods; Shobdon; On-site; GBP 18,253 - 18,611; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Weekly

Overtime available

Training from day one

Secure contract, guaranteed hours

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Avara Foods is hiring a Hatchery Operative to support the hatchery team in daily duties that underpin our business. You’ll help move eggs from storage to incubators and then to hatchers, handling 10kg trays and ensuring biosecurity and welfare standards.

No prior experience required as full training is provided, with a Monday–Saturday 08:00–18:00 schedule on a six‑week rotation. We offer paid weekly wages, training from day one, and a secure contract with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• A good level of English and basic numeracy skills.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a flexible attitude to tasks.
• Previous experience is desirable, but not essential as full training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in moving eggs from storage to incubating machines and then to hatching machines.
• Move 10kg trays of eggs into egg trolleys.
• Check eggs for issues.
• Transfer eggs from incubating to hatching machines efficiently.
• Clean all equipment after use to high standards.
• Safeguard biosecurity and follow procedures.
• Observe bird welfare and health and safety on site.

Skills

English level

Numeracy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

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
• T’s & C’s apply

Working Hours

Monday-Saturday 08:00-18:00 on a 6 week rotation pattern

About 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.

• Assisting in the effective movement of eggs from storage to incubating machines and then to hatching machine.
• Moving 10kg trays of eggs into the egg trolleys.
• Checking if there is anything wrong with the eggs.
• Moving eggs from incubating machines to hatching machines effectively.
• 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

What are we looking for?

• A good level of English and basic numeracy skills
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Attention to detail and a flexible attitude to tasks
• Previous experience is desirable, but not essential as full training is 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.

If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

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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