Assistant Hatchery Manager

Assistant Hatchery Manager Location: Southampton Salary: Competitive, DOE Hours: 40 hours per week Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

Accommodation included, 31 days holiday, pension and life assurance About the Role SourceCo Recruitment are working with a well established and leading UK food production business who are looking to recruit an experienced Assistant Hatchery Manager to join their operations near Southampton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Hatchery, Production or FMCG professional looking to take the next step in their career within a progressive and supportive business. Working closely with the Hatchery Manager, you will help oversee daily operations, lead and develop the team, and ensure high standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, health & safety and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities Support the Hatchery Manager with the day-to-day running of the hatchery. Lead, motivate and develop colleagues to maintain a high-performing team. Ensure high standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, hygiene and health & safety.

Assist with production planning, staffing and resource management. Oversee cleaning, hygiene and planned maintenance schedules. Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Provide hands-on support across hatchery operations when required.

Deputise for the Hatchery Manager during periods of absence. What We're Looking For Previous experience within a hatchery, production or FMCG environment. Proven supervisory or management experience, with the ability to lead and motivate teams.

Strong communication and organisational skills. Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Office. Knowledge of avian incubation and embryology would be advantageous. An engineering or maintenance background would also be beneficial.

Working Hours 40 hours per week, working 5 days out of 6 between Monday and Saturday. The rota is agreed with the Hatchery Manager, with every other Saturday worked and a Thursday off in return. Shifts generally commence at 3pm.

Salary & Benefits Competitive salary, dependent on experience. Accommodation included. 31 days annual leave. 5% pension contribution. Life assurance. Comprehensive training and career development opportunities. Employee wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.

Apply Today If you have experience within hatchery operations, food production or FMCG environments and are looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your updated CV and a member of the SourceCo Recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further...

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