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Assistant Hatchery Manager


Company : Pilgrims Europe


Location : Dungannon, Northern Ireland


Created : 2025-04-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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 TPBN1_UKTJ