Key Operative (nightshift), Key Operative (nightshift)

Pilgrim's Europe; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe Carn Hatchery is seeking a Key Operative to lead on night shifts within a busy hatchery. You’ll step up as a supervisor when needed, keep production running smoothly, and help ensure our chicks get the best start in life.

The role runs 18:00–06:00 on a 4 on/4 off rota, 48 hours per week. You’ll organise production lines, monitor egg and chick quality, prioritise hygiene and safety, record key data, support maintenance, and assist with despatch and quality control.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a hatchery or similar environment.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Good numerical and data recording abilities.
• Comfortable standing and manual tasks for extended periods.
• Willingness to follow hygiene, safety, and welfare standards.

Responsibilities

• Organise production lines and balance workloads.
• Monitor egg and chick quality.
• Prioritise hygiene and safety standards.
• Report machinery issues and support maintenance.
• Record key data and use computer systems.
• Assist with despatch, loading and unloading.
• Support quality control and health & safety initiatives.

Skills

leadership

organised

problem-solving

hands-on

literate

numerate

computer-savvy

Tools

computer systems

Job description

Job Role: Key Operative (Night Shift) - Carn Hatchery

Location: Carn Hatchery

Reports to: Supervisors / Assistant Hatchery Managers

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Hours: 48 hours per week - working a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern from 18:00 to 06:00

Are you ready to hatch a new career?

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving problems, and have a knack for leadership? Then we've got the perfect role for you!

At Carn Hatchery, we're not just about eggs and chicks - we're about people. We're looking for a Key Operative to help us keep things cracking across our hatchery operations. You'll be the go-to person when things need to run smoothly, stepping up as a supervisor and making sure our chicks get the best start in life!

What You'll Be Doing

As a Key Operative, You'll Be a Vital Part Of Our Hatchery Team, Taking Charge When Needed And Keeping Everything Running Like Clockwork. Your Day Might Include

• Organising production lines and balancing workloads
• Monitoring egg and chick quality
• Prioritising hygiene and safety standards
• Reporting machinery issues and supporting maintenance
• Recording key data and using our computer systems
• Helping with despatch, loading, and unloading
• Supporting quality control and health & safety initiatives

You'll also be a key player in areas like the Egg Store, Transfers & Hatchers, Despatch, and Quality Control - no two days are the same!

What We're Looking For

We're After Someone Who's

• A natural leader with a positive attitude
• Organised, proactive, and great at problem-solving
• Comfortable working on their feet and using their hands
• Literate, numerate, and computer-savvy
• Experienced in hatchery or supervisory roles (a bonus!)
• Passionate about animal welfare, hygiene, and safety

Why Join Us

• Be part of a supportive, friendly team
• Enjoy a dynamic role with real responsibility
• Learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
• Make a difference in the lives of thousands of chicks every day!
• Work a 4 on / 4 off rota - giving you regular time off to recharge

Ready to Hatch Your Potential?