Weekend Poultry Shed Operative
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Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Co.
Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.
In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.
🕒 Shift Pattern: 8:00 to 14:00 Sat & Sun
💰 Salary: £13:65 per hour
What are we looking for?
The Shed Operative supports the daily running of an egg‑laying poultry farm by carrying out routine tasks to maintain bird health, maximise egg production, and ensure high standards of welfare, hygiene, and biosecurity. This role involves working within the poultry houses, monitoring the flock, maintaining equipment, collecting eggs, and following farm procedures to help achieve production targets.
Key Accountabilities
Flock Care and Egg Production:
Assist with the daily care of layer hens, ensuring their health and welfare.
Monitor birds for signs of illness, injury, or behavioural changes and report concerns to the Farm Manager.
Support daily egg collection, grading, and recording of production figures.
Help maintain correct lighting, ventilation, and temperature conditions in poultry houses
Biosecurity and Animal Welfare:
Follow strict biosecurity procedures, including changing clothing, footwear, and using disinfection areas correctly.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness in poultry houses and surrounding areas.
Handle birds safely and in line with welfare guidelines.
Feed and Nutrition Management:
Check feed levels and report shortages or issues to the Farm Manager.
Ensure feeding and drinking systems are functioning correctly.
Farm Hygiene and Cleaning:
Carry out routine cleaning of equipment, walkways, nest boxes, and egg belts.
Support washout and preparation of poultry houses between flocks.
We believe the most successful teams are formed from a diverse talent pool and we strive to employ a wide variety of individuals in our business, selecting the best qualified person for each role regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristics.
What can we offer you?
Free hot drinks on shift
Service Awards
Enhanced paternity and maternity
Free life insurance
Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
Discounted eggs and chicken
A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday
Access to DigiCare + - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.
Discounted Gym Memberships
Free Eye Test every two years
Discounted mobile phone contracts
Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
Wellness programme
Employee Charity Matching Scheme
If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.