Hatchery Transport Manager — Lead Safe, Efficient Operations

AVARA FOODS LIMITED; Hereford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

31 days holiday allowance

6% pension

Private medical for self

Life assurance

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

AVARA FOODS LIMITED seeks a Hatchery Transport Manager to lead all transport operations across our hatcheries in the UK. You will ensure safe, compliant and cost-effective movement of day-old chicks, hatching eggs and related supplies, while reviewing processes and standardising transport practices across sites.

The role requires CPC qualification, strong leadership, budget management and the ability to optimise routes and schedules.

Qualifications

• CPC qualification or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of transport legislation and fleet management.
• Experience leading and developing operational teams.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and identify efficiency improvements.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Competent in transport management systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure transport operations are conducted safely and legally.
• Investigate accidents and incidents; implement corrective actions.
• Promote driver wellbeing and safe driving practices.
• Review best practice and standardise transport across hatcheries.
• Develop transport schedules for timely deliveries.
• Monitor fleet performance, fuel, downtime and costs.
• Work with external service providers and maintenance contractors.
• Maintain compliance with biosecurity protocols.
• Oversee daily transport activities across the hatchery.
• Plan fleet replacement and capital investment.

Skills

Transport management

Leadership

Budget management

Planning & organisation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Education

CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transport management systems

Job description

AVARA FOODS LIMITED seeks a Hatchery Transport Manager to lead all transport operations across our hatcheries in the UK. You will ensure safe, compliant and cost-effective movement of day-old chicks, hatching eggs and related supplies, while reviewing processes and standardising transport practices across sites.

The role requires CPC qualification, strong leadership, budget management and the ability to optimise routes and schedules.