Hatchery Team Leader

  • Humber Recruitment
  • Butterwick, Lincolnshire
  • Sep 07, 2026
Full time Industrial

Job Description

We are seeking a Hatchery Team Leader to assist the Hatchery Management Team in the day-to-day running of the hatchery facility, and to ensure the welfare of day-old chicks whilst maintaining the high standards of quality, hygiene, animal welfare and health and safety that are required.

Responsibilities

Gain a full understanding of poultry

Leading a small team

Assisting with daily production needs

Hygiene monitoring

Managing stores and supplies

Undertake various tasks within the hatchery

General cleaning and tidiness of all areas inside and outside the hatchery to ensure our high standards of biosecurity are adhered to at all times

Adhere to all codes of practice and bird welfare

Adhere to health and safety standards at all times

Undertake any other duties within the hatchery operation as and when required.

Skills & Experience

Previous hatchery experience, or factory/production experience

Supervisory experience would be advantageous

Technical knowledge, computer skills and basic mathematics are an advantage

Flexible and hard working

Enthusiastic and a positive attitude to teamwork

Ability to work shifts

Own transportation required due to location

This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can utilise your skills in poultry welfare. Join us in this rewarding role that combines practical tasks with caring for animals.

As this role is based in a Hatchery environment, biosecurity procedures are to be strictly adhered to.

Pay: 13.21 per hour, with additional 1 per hour when working as Team Leader

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Monday-Sunday