At a Glance
- Tasks: Support hatchery operations and lead a dynamic team to ensure top-quality chick production.
- Company: Join a modern hatchery operation in Wrexham with a supportive management team.
- Benefits: Earn £36,000 per year with temp-to-perm opportunities and career progression.
- Other info: Immediate start available; work Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 17:00.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in poultry management while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Previous supervisory experience in production or agriculture is essential.
The predicted salary is between 17.85 - 17.85 £ per hour.
Pay: From £17.85 per hour
Location: Wrexham
Salary: £36,000 per year (£17.85 per hour)
Contract: Temp to Perm
Start Date: ASAP
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
- Supporting the management of hatchery operations, including egg intake, incubation, hatching, chick handling, and dispatch
- Supervising, training, and motivating hatchery staff
- Assisting with workforce planning and daily task allocation
- Monitoring team performance and maintaining operational standards
- Coordinating egg and chick transport activities
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety, hygiene, and biosecurity procedures
- Supporting maintenance and fault-finding of hatchery equipment
- Maintaining accurate production and performance records
- Assisting with audits and compliance requirements
- Responding to operational issues and providing support outside normal hours when required
- Deputising for the Hatchery Manager during periods of absence
Requirements
- Previous supervisory or management experience within a production, agricultural, poultry, or manufacturing environment
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Good computer literacy and record-keeping abilities
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and use initiative
- Strong understanding of health & safety procedures
- Poultry or hatchery experience desirable
What's on Offer
- £36,000 annual salary
- Temp-to-perm opportunity
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive management team
- Immediate start available
How to Apply
Please send your CV or contact the CDS Labour Recruitment Team.
Work Location: In person
Hatchery Manager in Chester employer: CDS Labour (Group UK) Ltd
Join a forward-thinking hatchery operation in Wrexham, where you will be part of a supportive management team dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of chick quality and animal welfare. With a competitive salary of £36,000 and a temp-to-perm opportunity, this role offers excellent career progression and the chance to develop your leadership skills in a dynamic environment. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a Monday to Friday work schedule that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
