At a Glance
- Tasks: Sort, grade, and vaccinate chicks while maintaining high hygiene standards.
- Company: Join JCB Farms Limited, a modern poultry hatchery with a caring culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, 33 days holiday, gym access, and discounts at retailers.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a small team making a real impact in animal welfare.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 10 - 12 £ per hour.
Contract: Zero-hours, with one fixed weekly hatchery day. Additional farm work is flexible, with occasional weekend cover as required.
About the role
We’re looking for a reliable and hardworking individual to join our small but modern poultry hatchery and associated farm at JCB Farms Limited, based on the Wootton Estate near Farley. This role involves a mixture of hatchery and general farm duties, working as part of a small team where high welfare standards, cleanliness, and attention to detail are essential.
What does this role involve day to day:
- Sorting, grading, and vaccinating chicks
- Pressure washing, cleaning, and maintaining high hygiene standards
- Bedding hen sheds and collecting eggs
- Carrying out some ground maintenance during the summer months
- Assisting with day-to-day farm tasks as required
About You
- Has good attention to detail
- Takes pride in cleanliness and maintaining high standards
- Is practical, reliable, and able to work independently
- Is comfortable working in a farm environment
- Can work effectively as part of a team
What’s in it for you?
This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.
We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch.
Hatchery Assistant in Farley employer: J C Bamford Excavators Ltd
At JCB Farms Limited, located on the picturesque Wootton Estate near Farley, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for our Hatchery Assistants. With a focus on employee well-being, we offer competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and access to onsite health services, alongside unique benefits like our Cycle to Work Scheme and discounts through the JCB Rewards Hub. Join our dedicated team where your contributions are valued, and enjoy opportunities for personal growth in a modern and high-standard poultry hatchery setting.
Contact Details:
J C Bamford Excavators Ltd Recruitment Team
