Assistant Hatchery Manager (Temporary role)
This position is to support the hatchery management team in all aspects of hatchery management including, but not exclusively, Egg Handling, Incubation, Chick and Egg Despatch. The Assistant Hatchery Manger assists in the overall running of the factory unit and takes an active role in people management, equipment i.e. incubators, transport and customer liaison. On call cover will also be required at night and week ends on a rota basis living accommodation is provided on site.
What will you be doing?
ProduceDay Olds: Organisesupplies of eggs to hatchery to suit production
Organisesetters and hatchers to match
Recordclears and hatchability of eggs and farm supplying eggs
Ensureall welfare requirements are maintained and reported
Organisesexers to process hatched chicks
Organisethe transport of day olds to farms and customers
Ensurechicks are sexed at correct speed and accuracy prior to despatch
Ensure that correct vaccinations and treatments are given prior to despatch
Boxing of Eggs: Organise supplies of eggs to hatchery to suit productions
Organise team for packing of eggs
When required, organise transport for egg export
When required, organise paperwork and certificates required for egg export
Transfer of eggs: Organise/supervise team for transfer of eggs from setters to hatchers
Organise vaccination requirements for customers
Organise machines as required
Records kept promptly
What will I need to have?
3rd Level Qualification.
Hatchery Experience
Keen interest in Agriculture
Valid driving licence
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