Job Description
Hatchery Opertive – Early Shift | Butterwick n
Join the Annyalla Chicks team and play an important role in bringing healthy, high-quality day-old chicks into the world.
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We are looking for a Hatchery Assistant to join our friendly and hardworking team at our Butterwick hatchery. This is a hands-on role where no two days are quite the same, supporting the hatchery management team with the day-to-day running of the facility.
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You will play an important part in maintaining the highest standards of chick welfare, hygiene, biosecurity, quality and health & safety, while gaining valuable experience within the poultry industry.
What you'll be doing n
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Supporting the daily production of healthy, high-quality chicks
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Assisting with chick take-off and grading
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Monitoring hygiene and maintaining excellent biosecurity standards
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Keeping hatchery areas clean, safe and tidy
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Following animal welfare and health & safety procedures
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Working closely with the hatchery management team
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Learning about poultry and hatchery operations
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Taking part in training and development to build your skills and knowledge
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Supporting the team with other hatchery duties when required
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The role n
This is a physically demanding, hands-on role.



You will be on your feet for much of the working day and the role involves lifting, carrying and moving items, including some heavier loads. A valuable level of physical fitness and the ability to safely undertake manual handling activities is therefore required.
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The position is an early shift, working from 2:30am until 11:00am.
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The role is 5 days per week, Monday to Saturday, with the working days varying depending on hatchery production requirements. Saturday working is currently on an ad-hoc basis but is becoming increasingly required, so flexibility to work Saturdays is essential.
What we're looking for n
We're looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking and keen to learn. You don't need previous hatchery experience – full training will be provided for the right person.
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Previous production, agricultural or poultry experience would be an advantage
Why join Annyalla Chicks? n
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills, develop within the poultry industry and become an important part of a growing business. Full training and support will be provided, making this an ideal role for someone looking to build a long-term career in hatchery operations.
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