Temporary Weekend Farm Worker – Badwell Ash

Gressingham Foods

Hinderclay

On-site

GBP 22,000 - 28,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Staff shop discount

Career development opportunities

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Pension scheme (auto enrolment)

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Job summary

Gressingham Foods is seeking a Temporary Weekend Farm Worker to assist with the day-to-day operation of the farm. The role focuses on collecting eggs, maintaining quality, and supporting hatchery processes during weekend shifts at the site.

Working hours are early mornings on Saturdays and Sundays, with a fixed-term contract until 6 August 2027. Own transport is essential due to the remote location.

Responsibilities

Collect eggs daily
Help achieve target number of settable eggs per female and fertility level
Grade and stack eggs as required by hatchery
Monitor and report repairs to buildings and machinery
Liaise with line manager and site staff to ensure smooth information flow
Maintain company policy on site and assist with welfare on site
Carry out other tasks relating to poultry farming as required

Job description

Job Title: Temporary Weekend Farm Worker

Reporting to: Farm Manager

Overall aim of the Job: To produce eggs of the best quality as efficiently as possible.

Key Tasks Within The Job

Responsible for the day-to-day collection of all the eggs.
Assisting to achieve target number of settable eggs per female and fertility level.
To grade and stack all eggs as required by the hatchery.
Monitor and report any required repairs to buildings and machinery to the appropriate people ensuring the site operates efficiently and safely.
Liaise regularly with line manager, and communicate with site staff and colleagues as appropriate, regarding successes and problems to ensure consistent flow of information.
Maintain all aspects of company policy on site (as per Company Handbook)
To assist with maintaining the health and welfare on site.
To carry out any other tasks relating to poultry farming as the company may reasonably require.

Benefits