Poultry Worker

Avara Foods Limited; Hereford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Training from day one

Overtime opportunities

Secure contract

Job summary

Avara Foods Limited in Hereford is seeking a Poultry Worker to support flock welfare and farm operations at our Hereford breeder laying site. The role includes weekend shifts, with duties spanning bird care, egg handling, and basic farm tasks in poultry houses.

The position offers weekly pay (£12.71 per hour), guaranteed hours with overtime opportunities, and on-site parking. Training starts from day one, with career development potential within our integrated poultry operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in agriculture or a similar role.
• Manual handling training completed or willing to be trained.
• Poultry welfare certificate/NVQ Level 2 desirable; full training offered.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in poultry houses, walking sheds and handling chickens.
• Collect, screen and pack eggs onto trays, including paperwork.
• Look after bird welfare including feeding.
• General farm duties such as ground maintenance and equipment use.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Flexible

Strong work ethic

Education

Livestock NVQ Level 2 / Poultry welfare (desirable)

Job description

Do you want to earn a minimum of £440 per week? We're looking for a Poultry Worker to join our team in Woolhope, Hereford! What's in it for you?

• £12.71 per hour (paid weekly)
• 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 Saturday and Sunday 07:30-16:00
• Purpose of the role As a Poultry Worker, you will be responsible for the bird welfare of the flock. This is an ideal opportunity to advance a career within our Agriculture operations at our Hereford breeder laying site.
• Key responsibilities will include:
• Working in poultry houses, i.e. walking the sheds, laying shavings, handling chickens
• Collecting, screening and packing eggs onto trays, including completion of paperwork
• Looking after bird welfare including feeding
• General farm duties such as ground maintenance including use of equipment
• You will be motivated, flexible and have a good work ethic
• You can work well in a team environment and have excellent communication skills
• You will have had Manual handling training
• You will have previous experience of working in an agriculture environment or similar position
• You will have a Poultry welfare certificate / NVQ Level 2 in livestock production is desirable, but full training will be given
• We are a leading supplier of chicken, turkey and duck products into an impressive range of customers in the UK retail and food service sectors. We are a fully integrated business controlling the whole product supply chain, which include feed mills, farms, hatcheries and factories with associated transport and logistics functions that employ more than 6000 people.
• What's in for you? As a valued member of our Operational team you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognized and rewarded.