Pilgrim's Europe
Assistant Hatchery Manager, Assistant Hatchery Manager
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Assistant Hatchery Manager
đź“Ť Location: Carn Hatchery, Portadown
🏢 Department: Hatchery
đź’Ľ Reports to: Hatchery Manager
Shift: 2 week rotating shift pattern
- Week 1: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun - 60 hours
- Week 2: Wed and Thurs - 24 hours
Hours of work: 06.00AM to 6.00PM
Are you ready to drive your career forward in hatchery management?
We are looking for a skilled and experienced individual to join our team as an Assistant Hatchery Manager at Carn Hatchery, Portadown. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a key area of poultry agriculture and gain hands-on management experience.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Manage critical hatchery operations, including egg handling, incubation, and chick dispatch.
- Train and lead hatchery staff to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
- Oversee transport logistics for eggs and chicks, as well as vehicle maintenance schedules.
- Monitor hygiene standards and enforce biosecurity protocols.
- Maintain and service hatchery equipment, including incubators and hatchers.
- Keep accurate records of production and performance.
- Provide on-call cover during nights and weekends as part of a rota.
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Essential Requirements
To succeed in this role, you must have:
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- People management expertise and problem-solving abilities.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and computer literacy.
- A valid driving license for transport coordination.
Desirable Skills
Additional qualities we value include:
- Previous poultry management or livestock handling experience.
- A third-level qualification in a relevant field.
- Previous hatchery experience.
Why Work for Pilgrim’s Europe?
At Pilgrim’s Europe, we recognise that our people drive our success. Joining us means becoming part of a respected and forward-thinking agri-food business committed to excellence, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
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You’ll Enjoy
- âś… Competitive salary
- âś… Generous holiday entitlement plus the option to buy additional days
- âś… Autonomy in how you deliver results
- âś… Comprehensive wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes
- âś… Professional development opportunities with access to leadership training and mentoring
- âś… Employee discounts and access to a range of benefits through our rewards platform
- âś… A values-driven culture built on trust, teamwork, and respect
Our Values
- Availability: We’re open and ready for new challenges.
- Humility: We listen, respect, and value every voice.
- Discipline: We deliver on our commitments.
- Sincerity: We are honest and authentic in every interaction.
- Simplicity, Ownership, and Determination: We focus on what matters most to achieve success together.
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👉 Apply now and help us continue building a sustainable, efficient, and high-performing business for the future.
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