Night Shift Hatchery Lead — Key Operations, Craigavon

Job Role: Key Operative (Night Shift) – Carn Hatchery

Location: Carn Hatchery

Reports to: Supervisors / Assistant Hatchery Managers

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Hours: 48 hours per week — working a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern from 18:00 to 06:00

As a Key Operative, you’ll be a vital part of our hatchery team, taking charge when needed and keeping everything running like clockwork. Your day might include:

• Organising production lines and balancing workloads
• Monitoring egg and chick quality
• Prioritising hygiene and safety standards
• Reporting machinery issues and supporting maintenance
• Recording key data and using our computer systems
• Helping with despatch, loading and unloading
• Supporting quality control and health & safety initiatives

You’ll also be a key player in areas such as the Egg Store, Transfers & Hatchers, Despatch and Quality Control — no two days are the same.

We’re After Someone Who’s:

• A natural leader with a positive attitude
• Organised, proactive and great at problem‑solving
• Comfortable working on their feet and using their hands
• Literate, numerate and computer‑savvy
• Experienced in hatchery or supervisory roles (a bonus!)
• Passionate about animal welfare, hygiene and safety

• Be part of a supportive, friendly team
• Enjoy a dynamic role with real responsibility
• Learn and grow in a fast‑paced environment
• Make a difference in the lives of thousands of chicks every day
• Work a 4 on / 4 off rota — giving you regular time off to recharge

Ready to Hatch Your Potential? Apply now and become a key part of our hatchery family. Let’s make every hatch a success — together!