Hatchery Manager

Pay: From £17.85 per hour

Job Description:

Assistant Hatchery Manager Immediate Start

Location: Wrexham
\n Salary: £36,000 per year (£17.85 per hour)
\n Contract: Temp to Perm
\n Start Date: ASAP
\n Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 17:00

Overview

CDS Labour are recruiting an experienced Assistant Hatchery Manager to join a modern hatchery operation in the Wrexham area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with poultry, agricultural, or production management experience to take the next step in their career and play a key role in the day-to-day running of a busy hatchery facility.

Working closely with the Hatchery Manager, you will help ensure the highest standards of chick quality, animal welfare, hygiene, biosecurity, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

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• Supporting the management of hatchery operations, including egg intake, incubation, hatching, chick handling, and dispatch
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• Supervising, training, and motivating hatchery staff
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• Assisting with workforce planning and daily task allocation
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• Monitoring team performance and maintaining operational standards
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• Coordinating egg and chick transport activities
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• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, hygiene, and biosecurity procedures
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• Supporting maintenance and fault-finding of hatchery equipment
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• Maintaining accurate production and performance records
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• Assisting with audits and compliance requirements
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• Responding to operational issues and providing support outside normal hours when required
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• Deputising for the Hatchery Manager during periods of absence
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Requirements

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• Previous supervisory or management experience within a production, agricultural, poultry, or manufacturing environment
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• Strong leadership and team management skills
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• Good computer literacy and record-keeping abilities
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• Excellent organisational and communication skills
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• Ability to work independently and use initiative
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• Strong understanding of health & safety procedures
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• Poultry or hatchery experience desirable
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Whats on Offer

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• £36,000 annual salary
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• Temp-to-perm opportunity
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• Monday to Friday working pattern
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• Career progression opportunities
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• Supportive management team
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• Immediate start available
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How to Apply

Please send your CV or contact the CDS Labour Recruitment Team.

Work Location: In person

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