poultry technician Biggar, Scotland
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION - Poultry Assistant
Department: Free Range Egg Collection
Location Glenrath Farms (bigger/Broughton site)
Job Summary
Maintain and monitor all aspects of free range egg production in ways that consistently meet organisational requirements
Scope of Job Responsibilities
Responsible for the well-being of hens and maintaining high animal welfare.
Key Responsibilities
1. Monitor and maintain the welfare, health and general wellbeing of the birds according to requirements for production
2. Collate, code and pack eggs in ways that meet the relevant health, safety and hygiene standards at all times. Monitor egg quality; identify issues regarding egg quality and take appropriate action to improve egg quality standards
3. Check the development and productivity of the birds at regular intervals within the limits of your knowledge
4. Identify factors affecting the performance of the birds early and take the appropriate action to improve their living conditions as is expected
5. Monitor the behaviours of the birds, identify any concerns , rectify or report your findings
6. Maintain a clean, healthy and safe place to work
7. Follow environmental practices
8. Ensure all equipment for the laying hen meets the system requirements
9. Routinely maintain equipment within the bounds of your responsibility and report defects which need may need specialised maintenance.
10. Gain knowledge of the relevant legislation and codes of practice relating to your work
11. Assist with the depletion and restocking of poultry units
12. Ensure records are accurate, legible and complete
13. Interpret the production records correctly and communicate your findings.
14. Carry out other reasonable duties within the context of the job and the Glenrath team
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.00-£14.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person
