Farm Worker - Bromsgrove, United Kingdom - Pinfield Farms Ltd

Pinfield Farms Ltd

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Bromsgrove, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

_Egg Farm Worker _

Poultry Farm Worker

We are a leading supplier of eggs into an impressive range of customers in the UK retail and food service sectors.

Working Hours:
7.30am - 13:00pm, 2 days per week

Either on a three week rota which is

week - 1 day in the week and a Sunday

Week - 2 days in the week

Week - Saturday and Sunday

OR

Saturday and Sunday every week.

These hours include approximately 30 mins of paid break and 30 mins unpaid break

Purpose of the role:

As a Poultry Farm Worker you will work on an egg laying unit working as part of a team to carry out a series of different tasks on a daily basis

Your key responsibilities as a Poultry Farm Worker will include:

Handling/lifting of shavings and trays to a maximum 25kg
Working in Poultry houses including, but not limited to, walking the sheds, laying shavings, handling poultry, feeding, watering and general care of poultry.
General farm duties including, but not limited to, grounds maintenance, cleaning of equipment and relevant paperwork
Collecting, screening and packing eggs into trays
To meet housekeeping and hygiene standards individually and as part of a team which will include close contact with poultry and poultry manure
Compliance with bird welfare, biosecurity and HSE guidelines
To carry out instructions as given to you by your Farm Owner or designated supervisor
To fully understand the importance of safe working practices and procedures related to all areas of their work and be fully aware of all the required safety equipment needed to perform his/her tasks and how equipment should be used
Understanding and attainment of both individual and farm targets
To fully understand and comply with all site and company policies and guidelines
Cooperate in the continuous improvement of quality, safety and productivity standards

What we are looking for:

Essential

Basic level of numeracy and literacy
Ambitious to improve quality standards on farm
Team player driven by team success
Will need to be manually dextrous and able to climb on scaffolding type structures and get under/into awkward spaces
Able to work in hot dusty environments wearing PPE (note this is not for the entire shift)
Transport as we are not on public transport route
Reliable and good time keeper and definitely no clock watchers

Desirable

Previous experience of working in an agriculture environment or similar position

What's in it for you?
As a valued member of our team you will enjoy a secure working environment.

Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any avian pets or poultry.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

Salary is dependent on age and experience

Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 10 per week

Salary:
Up to £10.42 per hour

Benefits: