Hatchery Supervisor - Shropshire

We’re looking for a Hatchery Supervisor to join our team at our site in Caynham, Ludlow!

What’s in it for you?

£15.62 per hour plus £0.08p (paid weekly)

Overtime available

Training and development from day one

Secure contract, guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime

Free on-site parking

Working Hours
40 hours per week

Monday - Friday 05:30-14:30

About the role

As a Hatchery Supervisor you will assist the Hatchery Manager and Assistant Manager with the day to day running of the hatchery.

Ensuring the hatchery equipment is set up correctly, is being operated safely and is cleaned to a high standard after use

Supervising chick sorting into required grades and quantities ready for delivery

Transferring eggs from setting machines to the hatching machines effectively

Liaising with delivery Drivers, Hatchery Managers and Hatchery Operatives

Maintaining and working within Health and Safety and Site Safety legislation and requirements

The organisation of team members & equipment

Checking all team members are using the correct protective equipment provided and is worn at all times

Ensuring that staff are trained in all aspects of the operation and are familiar with equipment and how it is used

Timely reporting of hazards and Defects to Hatchery manager or Assistant managers

What are we looking for?

Good level of English and basic numeracy skills

Good attention to detail and a flexible attitude to tasks

Self-motivated and have a positive working attitude

As you will be in a supervisor role, you will be reliable and have the ability to form good working relationships and communicate effectively

You must be able to work with minimum supervision and be approachable to staff members

Previous supervisory experience is essential, preferably within Agriculture, however, full training will be provided.

Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any Avian Pets or Poultry.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

Apply today!