Hatchery Operative

My jobCandidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.We are currently recruiting for a Hatchery Operative based at our Ballymena Hatcheries - The position could be based at either Woodside Road Hatchery, Raceview Road Hatchery or both Hatcheries.As a Hatchery Operative you will be a member of a team of hatchery operatives, reporting to the management team. Effective liaison, team working and interaction with other operatives and supervisory staff is essential.The job is performed mainly in a comfortable hatchery environment and involves extensive periods standing. The employee is required to operate effectively; processing, packing, boxing, labelling and counting product as required. It is imperative that the employee is aware of health and safety regulations and adheres to them.The hours of work are; - Woodside Road Hatchery Tuesday to Friday 7:00am- 3:30pm, and Saturday 6am-1:30pm.- Raceview Road Hatchery Monday to Friday 7:00am- 3:30pm with exception of a Wednesday where the finish time is 2:30pm. Essential Must be literate and numerate. Must be able to think clearly. Must be able to work as a team member Must have a positive attitude to work and others Good manual dexterity is essential. Good communication skills are desirable. The ability to work on own initiative and learn new skills is desirable. Previous hatchery and/or production and/or livestock and/or cleaning experience is desirable. Evidence of mechanical aptitude is desirableThe companyPilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. xjdpvnf Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.What we'll bring to the tableCompetitive SalaryCompetitive Holiday EntitlementPension ContributionFamily Friendly PoliciesLearning and Development OpportunitiesLife AssurancePeople matterPrevious NextOur valuesDeterminationSimplicityAvailabilityHumilityDisciplineSincerityOwnership

Created: 2026-03-20