Hatchery operative - pd hook (Hatcheries) ltd

Employer: PD Hook (Hatcheries) Ltd 
Location: Duns
Contract: Full Time, 39 hours over 4 nights per week

We have a fantastic opportunity to recruit a Hatchery Night Operative at our Duns Hatchery in Duns, Berwickshire. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who doesn't mind working hard and has a ‘can do’ attitude.

You will be part of a team working, 39 hours over 4 nights per week assisting in the process of producing top quality fertile hatching eggs.
A knowledge of Poultry would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given.
Duties include:

• Assisting in the day to day running of the Hatchery Operation.
  
• Responsibility to ensure the welfare of day-old broiler chicks maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene, animal welfare and health & safety.
  
• Hatchery Operatives are required to assist in taking care of eggs through hatching and during transfer.
  
• Maintaining a high quality, clean and secure hatching environment so that as many eggs as possible hatch successfully.
  
• To undertake chick take-off, transfer; egg loading, clean up and disinfection, wash room operation and the general cleaning and tidiness of all areas, inside and outside of the hatchery.

Further information can be obtained from: Stacey_liddell@pdhook.co.uk or by downloading the Job Description from our website.
Applications should be made via our online application form. Right to work documents may be taken at interview and destroyed after 60 days for unsuccessful applicants. A 2 day trial is available to help you decide if this is the right career for you.
Closing date: Open until filled. Interview date: To be advised.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections.

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