Assistant Hatchery Manager
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Donaghmore
About Moy Park
Moy Park is one of the UK’s top 15 food companies and one of Europe’s leading poultry producers. Moy Park is the European Division of Pilgrim’s Pride and employs over 12,000 people across 12 manufacturing locations in the UK, France and Holland.
People of Moy Park
We are passionate about our people and recognise our teams, along with their individual drive and passion, are the reason for our continued success. This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking, exciting business- applying to join our business is easy.
Your role
We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Hatchery Manager (Maternity Cover-Temporary 9-12 months) based at Donaghmore Hatchery.
What you’ll need
As an Assistant Hatchery Manager you will be required 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.
The hours of work are on a 3 week rotational shift pattern;
Week1- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 4:30am-1:00pm, Tuesday 4:30am- 12:00pm
Week 2- Tuesday- Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Week 3- Monday- Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm
Essential
- 3rd Level Qualification.
- Hatchery Experience
- Keen interest in Agriculture
- Valid driving licence
- Able to reason effectively
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Computer Literate
- Ability to work on call on rotas require
- Mechanical aptitude
Desirable
- Livestock handling experience
- Previous poultry experience
- Agriculture qualification
- People management experience
- Good problem solving skills
- Commercial awareness
Perks of Moy Park
- Competitive salary
- Above statutory holiday entitlement
- Pension scheme
- Flexible working
- Free on-site parking
- Continuous training provided
- Discounted employee shop
- Subsidised on-site restaurant
- Life cover
- Shopping discounts