Hatchery Operative
Oxfordshire
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.
- Understand rules governing chick welfare in the Hatchery.
- Understand rules governing use of chemicals in the Hatchery and take appropriate safety precautions.
- Deal appropriately with any occurrence or emergency informing Manager on duty as appropriate.
- Complete all paperwork as required.
- Be aware of Health and Safety standards and requirements including risk assessments and COSHH.
- 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.
- Willingness to undertake other duties required to fulfil the needs of the position.
Benefits
- Stakeholder Pension
- Life Assurance
- Referral Scheme
- 31 day’s holidays (including Bank Holidays)