Assistant hatchery manager

Assistant Hatchery Manager (Temporary Role)

This position supports the hatchery management team in all aspects of hatchery management, including egg handling, incubation, chick and egg despatch.


Key Responsibilities

* Assist in the overall running of the factory unit.
* Take an active role in people management, equipment maintenance, and customer liaison.
* Provide on-call cover at night and weekends on a rota basis.


Key Tasks


Produce Day Olds:

* Organise supplies of eggs to suit production.
* Record 'clears' and hatchability of eggs and farm supplying eggs.
* Maintain and report on welfare requirements.
* Organise sexers to process hatched chicks.
* Transport day olds to farms and customers.


Boxing of Eggs:

* Organise supplies of eggs to suit production.
* Pack eggs when required.
* Arrange transport for egg export when necessary.
* Complete paperwork and certificates required for egg export.


Transfer of Eggs:

* Supervise the transfer of eggs from setters to hatchers.
* Organise vaccination requirements for customers.
* Maintain records promptly.


Requirements

* Third-level qualification.
* Hatchery experience.
* Keen interest in agriculture.