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An opportunity has arisen for a General Farm Worker based at our poultry farm facility in Jedburgh, Scottish Borders. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and have the ability to work to a high standard, take pride in their work and be happy to work within a team. They will be comfortable working with livestock.
Full training will be provided, although husbandry skills or previous poultry experience would be advantageous.
Duties will include: feeding livestock, checking watering systems, weighing birds, collecting eggs, monitoring bird welfare/behaviour, bio-security protocols and general farm maintenance.
Aviagen offers excellent terms of employment. Working pattern for this role is:
Hours: 39hrs Mon – Fri + Alt W/Ends 8 hrs Sat & Sun
What you will get in return:
- Salary starts at £27,975.94 (£537.99 weekly equivalent) with the potential to rise to £29,917.28 (£575.33 weekly equivalent)
- Competitive pension scheme (4% employee 6% employer)
- 33 days paid holiday
- Excellent career / promotion opportunities
- Life cover 4 x annual salary
- Access to our Wellbeing and Lifestyle Employee Assist Programme
Must have access to own transport due to location of farm and start times. No accommodation provided.
If you wish to apply, please email your CV and cover letter or full postal address for an application form to be sent to you to our recruitment team.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £27,975.94-£29,917.28 per year
Benefits:
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Jedburgh, Scottish Borders: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/08/2023
