Assistant Hatchery Manager, Assistant Hatchery Manager
Assistant Hatchery Manager
📍 Location: Carn Hatchery, Portadown
🏢 Department: Hatchery
💼 Reports to: Hatchery Manager
Shift: 2 week rotating shift pattern
Week 1: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun - 60 hours
Week 2: Wed and Thurs - 24 hours
Hours of work - 06.00AM to 6.00PM
Are you ready to drive your career forward in hatchery management?
We are looking for a skilled and experienced individual to join our team as an Assistant Hatchery Manager at Carn Hatchery, Portadown. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a key area of poultry agriculture and gain hands-on management experience.
Key Responsibilities: In this role, you will
- Manage critical hatchery operations, including egg handling, incubation, and chick dispatch.
- Train and lead hatchery staff to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
- Oversee transport logistics for eggs and chicks, as well as vehicle maintenance schedules.
- Monitor hygiene standards and enforce biosecurity protocols.
- Maintain and service hatchery equipment, including incubators and hatchers.
- Keep accurate records of production and performance.
- Provide on-call cover during nights and weekends as part of a rota
Essential Requirements: To succeed in this role, you must have:
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- People management expertise and problem-solving abilities.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and computer literacy.
- A valid driving license for transport coordination.
Desirable Skills: Additional qualities we value include
- Previous poultry management or livestock handling experience.
- A third-level qualification in a relevant field.
- Previous hatchery experience
Why Work for Pilgrim’s Europe?
At Pilgrim’s Europe, we recognise that our people drive our success. Joining us means becoming part of a respected and forward-thinking agri-food business committed to excellence, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
You’ll Enjoy
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement plus the option to buy additional days
- Autonomy in how you deliver results
- Comprehensive wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes
- Professional development opportunities with access to leadership training and mentoring
- Employee discounts and access to a range of benefits through our rewards platform
- A values-driven culture built on trust, teamwork, and respect
Our values shape everything we do at Pilgrim’s Europe
- Availability - We’re open and ready for new challenges.
- Humility - We listen, respect, and value every voice.
- Discipline - We deliver on our commitments.
- Sincerity - We are honest and authentic in every interaction.
- Simplicity, Ownership, and Determination - We focus on what matters most to achieve success together.
Join Us
👉 Apply now and help us continue building a sustainable, efficient, and high-performing business for the future.
