Night Shift Key Operative — Hatchery Leader (4 on/4 off)

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

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.