Assistant Hatchery Manager
?? Location: Carn Hatchery, Portadown
?? Department: Hatchery
?? 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.
: In this role, you will:
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Manage critical hatchery operations, including egg handling, incubation, and chick dispatch.
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Train and lead hatchery staff to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
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Oversee transport logistics for eggs and chicks, as well as vehicle maintenance schedules.
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Monitor hygiene standards and enforce biosecurity protocols.
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Maintain and service hatchery equipment, including incubators and hatchers.
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Keep accurate records of production and performance.
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Provide on-call cover during nights and weekends as part of a rota
To succeed in this role, you must have:
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Strong organizational and communication skills.
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The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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People management expertise and problem-solving abilities.
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Basic mechanical aptitude and computer literacy.
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A valid driving license for transport coordination.
: Additional qualities we value include:
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Previous poultry management or livestock handling experience.
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A third-level qualification in a relevant field.
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Previous hatchery experience
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.
You’ll enjoy:
? Competitive salary
? Generous holiday entitlement plus the option to buy additional days
? Autonomy in how you deliver results
? Comprehensive wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes
? Professional development opportunities with access to leadership training and mentoring
? Employee discounts and access to a range of benefits through our rewards platform
? A values-driven culture built on trust, teamwork, and respect
Our values shape everything we do at Pilgrim’s Europe:
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.
?? Apply now and help us continue building a sustainable, efficient, and high-performing business for the future.
Pilgrim's Pride Limited is a division of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, our business is part of the second largest food company in the world, whose team farm, process, prepare, package and deliver fresh, frozen and value-added food products for sale in more than 100 countries.
We are proud to partner with more than 1,000 UK farmers who share our belief in the highest standards on animal welfare, efficiency, and quality. Our own farming operation is 100% RSPCA Higher Welfare, making us the largest producer of higher welfare pork globally, delivering 25% of pig meat to UK consumers.
