Job Description

Poultry Farm Worker on a 1 month contract for immediate start.

There is the possibility of a full time poultry/general farm worker role starting end of January/early February.

We are looking for candidates who are available for immediate start, please do not apply if you are not currently living in a commutable distance to our farm.

Working Hours:

7.30am - 13:00pm, 5 days per week on a three week rota which includes weekend working with one full weekend off in 3, for example

Week 1 - 3 days in the week and working Saturday and Sunday

week 2 - 4 days in the week and 1 day working at the weekend

Week 3 - 5 days in the week weekend off

These hours include some paid and unpaid breaks.

Purpose of the role:

As a Poultry Farm Worker you will work on an egg laying unit working as part of a team to carry out a series of different tasks on a daily basis

Your key responsibilities as a Poultry Farm Worker will include:

Handling/lifting of shavings and trays to a maximum 25kg

Working in Poultry houses - including, but not limited to, walking the sheds, laying shavings, handling poultry, feeding, watering and general care of poultry.

General farm duties - including, but not limited to, grounds maintenance, cleaning of equipment - and relevant paperwork

Collecting, screening and packing eggs into trays

To meet housekeeping and hygiene standards individually and as part of a team which will include close contact with poultry and poultry manure

Compliance with bird welfare, bio-security and HSE guidelines

To carry out instructions as given to you by your Farm Owner or designated supervisor

To fully understand the importance of safe working practices and procedures related to all areas of their work and be fully aware of all the required safety equipment needed to perform his/her tasks and how equipment should be used

Understanding and attainment of both individual and farm targets

To fully understand and comply with all site and company policies and guidelines

Co-operate in the continuous improvement of quality, safety and productivity standards

What we are looking for:

Essential

Ability to quickly learn the skills required to ensure the highest levels of animal husbandry in the poultry sector

Basic level of numeracy and literacy

Team player driven by team success

Will need to be manually dextrous and able to climb on scaffolding type structures and get under/into awkward spaces

Able to work in hot dusty environments wearing PPE (note this is not for the entire shift)

Transport as we are not on public transport route

Reliable and good time keeper and definitely no clock watchers!

What's in it for you?

As a valued member of our team you will enjoy a secure working environment.

Qualifications such as health and safety, food hygiene

Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any avian pets or poultry.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

Salary is dependent on age and experience

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person