Hatchery Operatives

Recruiter
Spire
Location
Ower
Salary
£7.80 - £8.30 per hour
Posted
22 May 2015
Closes
19 Jun 2015
Ref
HO/2205
Contact
Faccenda Ltd
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
We are looking to recruit Hatchery Operatives to be based in Ower, Hampshire.

Rate of pay £7.80 - £8.30 per hour.

Main Duties   

An example of some of the duties for this role are:
  • Placement of hatching eggs into the incubators
  • Assisting in the effective transfer of eggs from the incubators to the hatchers
  • During chick take off ensuring that chicks are taken off and sorted into the required grades, in the required quantities ready for delivery
  • Liaising with the other Operators, Supervisors and Hatchery Managers
  • Ensuring you work within the Company Health & Safety, Bio-Security and Chick Welfare standards
  • Ensuring that the Hatchery equipment is cleaned to a high standard after use
The hours of work for this role are 40 hours per week working on a revolving rota Monday to Saturday from 6:00 till 14:00

Key Skills & Experience       
  • The role is physically demanding and involves lifting chick boxes of 15 kgs.
  • The successful candidate will be flexible, hard working and have the ability to work in a small team.
  • Previous experience within a poultry environment is desirable, however full training will be provided.
The Organisation      

We are a leading supplier of chicken and turkey 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 2000 people.

The growth of our business over the past 50 years is based on providing a high quality, affordable product and delivering great service levels to our customers. This is achieved by investing in people, utilising the latest technology and being uncompromising in our commitment to high quality and food standards.

In return you will receive a salary of £7.80 - £8.30 per hour depending on experience plus we are committed to making sure our employees reap rewards of commitment and great performance. You will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

We offer comprehensive training as well as development and career progression opportunities. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following: 
  • Discounted Private healthcare
  • Generous pension scheme
Lifestyle benefits such as Cycle to Work scheme, discounted shopping vouchers and subsided gym membership.

If you are interested in the opportunity please click on the link and send your CV.

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