Assistant Hatchery Manager

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About the Role:

As an inclusive, forward thinking business, we take pride in our approach to bird welfare across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Assistant Hatchery Manager to join our hatchery team, based in Caynham, Ludlow

Location Requirement: Applicants must reside within a 15-minute commute of the site.

Purpose of the role:
As an Assistant Hatchery Manager, you will provide support to the hatchery manager in ensuring the efficient operation of the hatchery and effective management of the team.

What's in it for you?
As an Assistant Hatchery Manager, you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:
• £40,000 - £46,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• 31 Days Holiday
• 5% Pension
• Life Assurance
• Various lifestyle benefits, including wellbeing resources

Hours of work

06:00 - 15:30 plus on call

Your key responsibilities as an Assistant Hatchery Manager will include:
• Assisting in the day to day operation of the hatchery.
• Influencing, coaching and developing staff.
• Helping maintain effecting maintenance and hygiene schedules.
• Maintaining the smooth running of the hatchery.
• Helping to plan and update the transport rota.
• Hands on involvement with hatchery tasks where required.
• Taking part in the on-call rota for alarm calls and bird checks.
• Covering for the Hatchery Manager during absence or leave.

What we are looking for:
• Good knowledge of avian incubation and embryology.
• A track record of motivating and engaging staff.
• Strong communication skills with staff of all levels.
• Proficiency using Microsoft office including Excel.

A little about us:
Avara Foods is one of the UK's largest food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the nation's most popular supermarkets and restaurants. We are a fully integrated business controlling the whole product supply chain, which include feed mills, farms, hatcheries and factories with associated transport and logistics functions that employ more than 7000 people. This is achieved by investing in people, utilising the latest technology and being uncompromising in our commitment to high quality and food standards.

If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

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.