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Job Title: Hatchery Operative

Area: South Norfolk

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (Days) 40 Hrs per week

Salary: Good rates of pay OT Extra

Holidays: 31 Days

One of our prestigious clients is looking for a Hatchery Operative to join their team on a day to day basis, this is a great opportunity for a career in a secure food industry role.

Responsible to Hatchery Manager

Key Role Objective

Assist and support with the day-to-day duties in the hatchery, ensuring the chicks are managed to the highest welfare standards and meet the required specification,

Whilst aiding the team through a wide variety of activities, the Hatchery Operative role provides an ideal steppingstone to a career in poultry production.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of health and welfare of livestock are maintained at all times.

• Handle eggs and chicks according to welfare standards fully understanding equipment and facilities used.

• Carry out cleaning and disinfection duties as per instructions from the Manager on duty to ensure compliance with current bio-security standards according to Company best practice.

• Complete all paperwork as required.

• Ensure Codes of Practice are adhered to.

• Undertake any other duties as required to fulfil the needs of the position.

• Attend training courses which are determined as appropriate by the Company.

Requirements

• No prior experience is necessary as training will be given through on-the-job training as well as through our company and industry training programs.

• A keen interest in poultry where animal welfare is of the utmost importance.

• The ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own when required.

Benefits

• Stakeholder Pension

• Life Assurance

• Referral Scheme

• 31 day’s holidays (including Bank Holidays)

Own transport required because of situation of Hatchery