Poultry Caretaker for Premium Egg Production

Tyson Foods; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme membership

Life insurance

Group income protection scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Tyson Foods in the United Kingdom is seeking a poultry farm operative to maintain the health and welfare of a large flock, ensure clean water, feed and a safe environment, and collect high-quality hatching eggs daily.

You will work a 6 days on, 2 days off shift starting around 7.00am and finishing around 3.30pm, with occasional overtime. The role includes benefits such as pension, life insurance, private medical insurance and an employee assistance programme.

Qualifications

• No Poultry experience required but positive learn­ing attitude is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support a culture of teamwork.
• Willingness to work efficiently using your own initiative and be flexible.

Responsibilities

• Proactively maintain poultry to a high standard with ready access to fresh water and a balanced diet.
• Ensure stock have appropriate environment and shelter.
• Preventive care to avoid pain, injury or disease and rapid diagnosis and treatment when needed.
• Provide stock with sufficient space and proper facilities; ensure humane treatment.
• Maintain hygiene and bio-security rules including protective clothing and boot dipping.
• Accurate recording of egg collections, house temperature, and mortality.
• Weigh food accurately and keep farm clean and tidy.
• Follow Farm Health and Safety rules and procedures.
• Adhere to nest box usage to minimize floor eggs and train birds accordingly.
• Observe and comply with all visitor biosecurity measures.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Initiative

Flexibility

Job description

Tyson Foods in the United Kingdom is seeking a poultry farm operative to maintain the health and welfare of a large flock, ensure clean water, feed and a safe environment, and collect high-quality hatching eggs daily.

You will work a 6 days on, 2 days off shift starting around 7.00am and finishing around 3.30pm, with occasional overtime. The role includes benefits such as pension, life insurance, private medical insurance and an employee assistance programme.