?? Job Role: Key Operative – Carn Hatchery ??
Location: Carn Hatchery
Reports to: Supervisors / Assistant Hatchery Managers
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Hours: 48 hours per week – working a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern from 18:00 to 06:00
Are you ready to hatch a new career? ??
Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving problems, and have a knack for leadership? Then we’ve got the perfect role for you!
At Carn Hatchery, we’re not just about eggs and chicks – we’re about people. We’re looking for a Key Operative to help us keep things cracking across our hatchery operations. You’ll be the go-to person when things need to run smoothly, stepping up as a supervisor and making sure our chicks get the best start in life.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Key Operative, you’ll be a vital part of our hatchery team, taking charge when needed and keeping everything running like clockwork. Your day might include:
- ?? Organising production lines and balancing workloads
- ?? Monitoring egg and chick quality
- ?? Prioritising hygiene and safety standards
- ?? Reporting machinery issues and supporting maintenance
- ?? Recording key data and using our computer systems
- ?? Helping with despatch, loading, and unloading
- ?? Supporting quality control and health & safety initiatives
You’ll also be a key player in areas like the Egg Store, Transfers & Hatchers, Despatch, and Quality Control – no two days are the same!
?? What We’re Looking For
We’re after someone who’s:
- A natural leader with a positive attitude
- Organised, proactive, and great at problem-solving
- Comfortable working on their feet and using their hands
- Literate, numerate, and computer-savvy
- Experienced in hatchery or supervisory roles (a bonus!)
- Passionate about animal welfare, hygiene, and safety
?? Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive, friendly team
- Enjoy a dynamic role with real responsibility
- Learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
- Make a difference in the lives of thousands of chicks every day!
- Work a 4 on / 4 off rota – giving you regular time off to recharge
?? Ready to Hatch Your Potential?
Apply now and become a key part of our hatchery family. Let’s make every hatch a success – together!
The company
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.
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