At a Glance
- Tasks: Support farm management in producing high-quality hatching eggs and maintaining bio-security.
- Company: Join a leading poultry producer committed to sustainability and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and hands-on experience in agriculture.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with potential for career growth in the agricultural sector.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on food production while learning valuable skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just a passion for agriculture and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
To provide assistance and support to farm management team to enable the smooth running of the Laying Farm, in order to produce the maximum number of high quality hatching eggs, with high hatchability.
To gain a full understanding of poultry in MP.
Contribute to that department/ add value by developing requisite skills in this area in line with MP competency framework.
To work in a manner that actively seeks to reduce any negative environmental impact in relation to the processes and procedures operating within their area and across the wider business e. g. reduction of waste, recycling etc To provide assistance on a laying farm in the following jobs: Egg collecting including nest and floor eggs, grading, sanitising, site preparation and reassembly, unloading birds, taking bloods, drinker cleaning, general housekeeping i. e. grass cutting, weeding, cleaning and sweeping up.
Bird weighing.
To ensure that all Bio-security procedures are adhered to.
To report any problems with the stock e. g. possible disease trouble to the farm management.
To report any problems with farm equipment to the farm management.
To report to the farm management any problems that may compromise Health and Safety resulting in a possible danger to themselves or others.
To comply with all Health & Safety regulations, including COSHH and Risk Assessment documentation.
To observe and follow the no smoking policy.
Any other duties as required.
To have no other involvement outside of Moy Park with other bird species including domestic poultry and cage birds. 40 hours / week 5 days out of 7 x1.5 rate overtime
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Farm Assistant - Breeders employer: Pilgrims Europe
At Pilgrim's Europe, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises food safety and quality excellence. Our team in Attleborough benefits from continuous professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and a commitment to innovation in food safety practices, making it a rewarding place to grow your career.
