Hatchery Assistant

The Opportunity - Hatchery Assistant

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Contract: Zero-hours, with one fixed weekly hatchery day. Additional farm work is flexible, with occasional weekend cover as required.

About the role:

We're looking for a reliable and hardworking individual to join our small but modern poultry hatchery and associated farm at JCB Farms Limited, based on the Wootton Estate near Farley.

This role involves a mixture of hatchery and general farm duties, working as part of a small team where high welfare standards, cleanliness, and attention to detail are essential.

What does this role involve day to day?

• Sorting, grading, and vaccinating chicks

• Pressure washing, cleaning, and maintaining high hygiene standards

• Bedding hen sheds and collecting eggs

• Carrying out some ground maintenance during the summer months

• Assisting with day-to-day farm tasks as required

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has good attention to detail

• Takes pride in cleanliness and maintaining high standards

• Is practical, reliable, and able to work independently

• Is comfortable working in a farm environment

• Can work effectively as part of a team

 What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch.

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