Hatchery Operative Job at Avara Foods (Caynham, Shropshire)

Hatchery Operative

To assist in all aspects of running the hatchery smoothly and efficiently.

Location

United Kingdom , Ipswich

Salary:

12.35 GBP / Hour

Gressingham Foods

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Own transport is essential due to the remote location

Job Responsibility

To assist in all aspects of hatchery work
To maintain a clean and hygienic work environment
Maintain hygiene and all bio-security systems
Produce all records required relating to tasks you are involved with to provide accurate, up-to-date information
To assist in all aspects of hatchery work from egg production to delivery of day-old ducks, ensuring the hatchery operates efficiently and safely
To monitor the health and safety equipment for your use, reporting and requirements to the manager
Liaise regularly with Line Manager and communicate with site staff and colleagues as appropriate to ensure the consistent flow of information
Maintain all aspects of company policy on site (as per the Company Handbook)
Responsible for maintaining the health and welfare of the ducks and eggs in your care
To carry out any other tasks relating to poultry farming as the company may reasonably require

What we offer

Reduced cost staff shop
Opportunities to further train and develop further (career progression)
Private counselling support services
Auto enrolment Pension available
Staff and family events
Monthly Employee Draw
Long Service Awards
FREE English lessons
“Freebie Fridays”

Fulltime

Hatchery Operative

We’re looking for a Hatchery Operative to join our team at our hatchery in Caynh...

Location

United Kingdom , Caynham, Shropshire

Salary:

12.75 GBP / Hour

Avara Foods

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A good level of English and basic numeracy skills
Good teamwork and communication skills
Attention to detail and a flexible attitude to tasks
Relevant experience is desirable, but not essential
Must not own any Avian Pets or Poultry

Job Responsibility

Ensuring chicks are sorted into the required grades and quantities, ready for farm delivery
Assisting in the effective movement of eggs from storage to incubating machines and then to hatching machines
Cleaning all equipment after use to the required high standards
Safeguarding bio security and following these strict procedures
Observing bird welfare and health and safety on site at all times

What we offer

Training and development from day one
Secure contract, guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime
Free on-site parking

Fulltime

Hatchery Operative

We’re looking for a Hatchery Operative to join our team at our Hatchery in Quain...

Location

United Kingdom , Quainton

Salary:

12.75 GBP / Hour

Avara Foods

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A good level of English and basic numeracy skills
Good teamwork and communication skills
Attention to detail and a flexible attitude to tasks
Relevant experience is desirable, but not essential as full training is provided

Job Responsibility

Ensuring chicks are sorted into the required grades and quantities, ready for farm delivery
Assisting in the effective movement of eggs from storage to incubating machines and then to hatching machines
Cleaning all equipment after use to the required high standards
Safeguarding bio security and following these strict procedures
Observing bird welfare and health and safety on site at all times

What we offer

Training and development from day one
Secure contract, guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime
Free on-site parking

Parttime

Hatchery Operative

We’re looking for a Hatchery Operative to join our team. As a Hatchery Operative...

Location

United Kingdom , Lincolnshire

Salary:

12.75 - 17.46 GBP / Hour

Avara Foods

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A good level of English and basic numeracy skills
Good teamwork and communication skills
Attention to detail and a flexible attitude to tasks
Relevant experience is desirable, but not essential as full training is provided
Do not own any Avian Pets or Poultry

Job Responsibility

Ensuring chicks are sorted into the required grades and quantities, ready for farm delivery
Assisting in the effective movement of eggs from storage to incubating machines and then to hatching machines
Cleaning all equipment after use to the required high standards
Safeguarding bio security and following these strict procedures
Observing bird welfare and health and safety on site at all times

What we offer

Training and development from day one
Secure contract, guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime
Free on-site parking

Fulltime

Hatchery Hygiene Operative

To clean and disinfect vehicles, trailers and hatchery equipment.

Location

United Kingdom , Ipswich

Salary:

13.40 GBP / Hour

Gressingham Foods

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Shunter license (Training can be provided for the right candidate)
Previous experience preferred but training can be given to suitable applicant
Able to work on your own and as part of a team
Own transport is essential due to the remote location

Job Responsibility

Pressure washing interior of trailers including fans, removing the floor and roof covers and cleaning all filters
Emptying day old chick crates from lorries
Pressure washing exterior of trailer and unit
All cleaning to involve use of chemicals to ensure biosecurity is maintained
Up to 4 units and trailers to be emptied and cleaned per day
Moving units and trailers on and off the loading bays and around the yard

What we offer

Reduced cost staff shop
Opportunities to further train and develop further (career progression)
Private counselling support services
Auto enrolment Pension available
Staff and family events
Monthly Employee Draw
Long Service Awards

Fulltime

Hatchery Manager

The Hatchery Manager has two basic functions: 1) to serve as the full-charge wor...

Location

United States , Evans Island near Chenega (Prince William Sound)

Salary:

Not provided

Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with a major in fisheries science or a closely related field
two years of experience progressive management at a salmon hatchery
current driver’s license
ability to apply knowledge of fisheries biology to hatchery management activities and techniques
develop and monitor budgets
conduct fry/smolt research
use field and lab equipment, tagging and sampling gear, computers and computer software
perform technical hatchery studies and prepare technical reports and articles
maintain records, prepare routine and special reports, conduct correspondence related to the work
analyze situations accurately and take prompt, effective action

Job Responsibility

Serve as the full-charge working manager of a fish hatchery responsible for all site activities including fish culture personnel and fish-related operations, site safety programs, budget management requiring management level decision making capability on a 24-hour basis
work on a daily basis with the Production Manager, onsite Maintenance, safety personnel, and office staff to carry out the directives of the Board
ensures the efficient, safe operation and administration of the hatchery within applicable regulations
supervision of fish culture and maintenance personnel, operation of the hatchery production, and liaison with the public
administrative responsibilities include planning, budgeting, documenting, assessing, and improving hatchery functioning
assumes full responsibility for the operation of hatchery facilities, to include operational design, budget, plans and implementation
directs all phases of production relative to production goals, quality criteria, and risk reduction procedures
plans and assists with experimental fish rearing, disease control, genetic research, and other biological projects
compiles data to prepare comprehensive reports on each season’s hatchery operations
utilizes computer software to accomplish data entry and analysis needs of these reports

What we offer

full benefits

Fulltime

New

Assistant Professor of Aquaculture

Lake Superior State University (LSSU) seeks qualified applicants for a tenure-tr...

Location

United States , Sault Ste Marie

Salary:

60000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Year

Lake Superior State University

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Aquaculture or closely related discipline appropriate to the assignment is required at the time of appointment
The successful applicant should have administrative experience and demonstrated ability or potential to conduct excellent research and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
Be able to accompany students on field labs, actively lead and participate in field and hatchery activities
be able to lift up to 50 pounds
possess a valid driver’s license and operate a 4WD truck

Job Responsibility

Administrative responsibilities include providing vision for and year-round oversight of CFRE Fish Hatchery operations, developing and managing the hatchery operational budget, supervising hatchery personnel, and working with internal and external partners to ensure smooth operation of the hatchery
Research responsibilities include creating an active, externally-funded research program in aquaculture that engages students and supports LSSU and MDNR research needs, publishing research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals, presenting at professional conferences, acquiring external funding for research, and maintaining and developing collaborative relationships with state, federal, and tribal agencies
Teaching responsibilities may include teaching Freshwater Fish Culture, Internship in Aquaculture, Apprenticeship in Fish Culture, and thesis mentoring (Senior Project and MS Project)
Mentoring undergraduates and graduate students engaged in research is expected
contribute to university service, including advising student organizations

What we offer

additional pay for summer and winter

Fulltime

Fish Culturist I

The Fish Culturist I is a regular, full-time position with benefits. One positio...

Location

United States , Prince William Sound

Salary:

Not provided

Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Highschool Diploma or GED
One year entry-level experience as fish or wildlife technician, or one-year technical laboratory or fieldwork experience
One year advanced level experience as a fish or wildlife technician
Ability to safely operate small boats, snowmobiles, power tools, and other equipment
Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions
Ability to observe and collect data and maintain simple but accurate records
Ability to read and write and to perform simple arithmetic computations and routine data entry
Ability to perform physically demanding work and withstand inclement weather and other uncomfortable environmental conditions
Ability to coordinate efforts and work cooperatively in a group
Ability to work carefully and safely around wild animals

Job Responsibility

Fish propagation: Enumerating, caring, killing, spawning and disposing of carcasses
preparing, cleaning and maintaining incubator
monitoring and maintaining water quality
loading, enumerating, picking and caring for egg/alevin
rearing, enumerating and setting up outmigration of fry
perform other general duties associated with fish culture operations
Fish Harvest: Preparing, repairing and maintaining harvest equipment
loading, transporting, caring for and unloading harvest pens
collecting and recording fish harvest management data
Takes samples from commercial fisheries catches for data on species, size, age and sex composition

Fulltime

Hatchery Operative

Avara Foods

Location:
United Kingdom , Caynham, Shropshire

Category:
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Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 03, 2026

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